The hard truths about Bangladesh’s food security
How would you evaluate Bangladesh’s agricultural development over the past 50 years?
25 February 2025
Revive our rivers by securing flow and stopping pollution
What persistent challenges in Bangladesh’s river and water resource management demand immediate reform?
25 February 2025
Bangla language and literature after ‘47
The partition of British India in 1947 posed significant challenges to the state-building process in both India and Pakistan, including in Bengal, which faced the complexities of being divided between the two new nations.
20 February 2025
Akhteruzzaman Elias’ thought on novel writing in Bengali literature
Akhteruzzaman Elias would often deconstruct novels as a literary form, emphasising the role of social realism in mastering its craft.
12 February 2025
Choosing Excellence: Private Universities Are Leading the Way
Private universities in Bangladesh have become integral to the country’s higher education landscape, playing a crucial role since their establishment.
1 February 2025
Fantastic 5 banks surpassing Tk 2,000 crore in operating profit
In a year marked by financial uncertainty, five banks in Bangladesh have emerged as beacons of resilience and trust. Islami Bank, already a leader in the sector, has been joined by BRAC Bank, City Bank, Pubali Bank, and Dutch-Bangla Bank in reaching the coveted Tk 2,000 crore milestone in operating profit.
29 January 2025
Transforming the Banking Landscape through MFS
The financial landscape of Bangladesh has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, thanks to the rapid growth and adoption of Mobile Financial Services (MFS). The emergence of MFS platforms has revolutionised the way people engage with banking.
27 January 2025
Safe lifts: From setup to ongoing maintenance
Lifts have evolved from being a luxury to an essential component of modern living.
25 January 2025
‘When a government refuses to go, people accept it until they don’t’
Author and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad talks about the background and formation of BAKSAL.
25 January 2025
Housing boom along the Padma bridge
Rapid industrialization, centered around the bridge and transport corridor, has further fueled local housing demand.
24 December 2024
Handover troubles? Act wisely
Legal issues between developers and landowners or buyers can arise at any stage of a real estate project, often leading to tension during the handover process.
24 December 2024
Unlocking International Pathways
Students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad typically transfer their expenses—such as university or college admission fees, tuition, and accommodation costs—through local banks. To facilitate these transactions, a foreign currency transaction file, commonly referred to as a ‘student file,’ must be opened at the bank. Banks can open these files across their authorised dealer (AD) branches.
22 December 2024
From ‘71 to ‘24: A People United for Justice
This year, December 16 arrives with a distinctly different ambiance. It holds greater significance than in previous years, when the day was marked with traditional observances.
15 December 2024
Martyrs of Freedom
Over fifty years ago, during the final days of the 1971 war, a significant number of intellectuals—professors, doctors, journalists, and others—were brutally murdered just before the fall of Dhaka, when the Pakistani-occupied forces and their collaborators were on the verge of surrendering.
13 December 2024
The flavour of change: Edible Oils in Bangladeshi Kitchens
Edible oil is an essential component of the Bangladeshi diet, with consumption steadily increasing as the nation transitions from a lower-income to a higher-income economy, driven by enhanced purchasing power.
1 December 2024
Bridging Gaps, Building Trust: How Bangladesh’s Banks Are Powering Progress
The banking sector in Bangladesh has played a pivotal role in the country’s economic progress, driving its transition from a lower-middle-income economy to an aspiring upper-middle-income one.
30 November 2024
The Faces behind ‘Made in Bangladesh’
In a conversation with Lamia Karim, professor of anthropology at the University of Oregon, Eugene, about her research on Bangladesh's RMG workers.
24 November 2024
Remembering a legacy of opposition, a vision of independence
After the liberation of Bangladesh, Bhashani continued to exert significant influence by holding the ruling Awami League accountable on critical issues such as drafting the constitution and addressing the food crisis.
17 November 2024
Islamic Banking in Bangladesh
Over the past four decades, Islamic banking has firmly established itself as a significant financial sector in Bangladesh, operating in accordance with Islamic principles and providing a secure platform for transactions.
30 October 2024
The Transformation of Bangladesh’s Detergent Market
The evolution of detergents in Bangladesh has been remarkable, transforming the way people approach laundry by providing convenient solutions that ensure the careful washing of clothes while maintaining fabric quality.
29 October 2024