Bangladesh
Budget to include support for every group
Finance minister says
19 May 2026, 21:05 PM
Khurram rues missed chances off ‘lucky’ Litton, eyes big Pakistan total
Khurram Shahzad believes Litton Das lived a “lucky” life during his fighting innings on the opening day of the second Test, as the Pakistan pacer lamented missed opportunities that, in his view, prevented Bangladesh from collapsing for a far lower total at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
16 May 2026, 20:29 PM
Can Pakistan set a new Mirpur record?
Bangladesh on Tuesday set Pakistan a target of 268 runs to win in at least 76 overs in the opening Test of the two-match series after declaring their second innings at 240 for nine in the first session on day five at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
12 May 2026, 12:09 PM
Lapses in measles deaths reporting are unacceptable
Revised figures expose weaknesses in health surveillance.
11 May 2026, 17:51 PM
Bangladesh seeks strong footballing ties with Italy
Bangladesh has expressed interest in inviting renowned Italian footballers and clubs to visit the country and play friendly matches as part of efforts to strengthen cultural and sporting ties with Italy.
10 May 2026, 21:03 PM
How policy gaps exclude the visually impaired from work
Despite the existence of laws and policies, due to a lack of implementation, bureaucratic complexities, and structural limitations, visually impaired individuals are still unable to enter the mainstream workforce.
9 May 2026, 13:00 PM
As a flood-prone country, Bangladesh needs stronger early flood warning systems
The world is going through times of high climatic insecurity, exacerbated by unchecked global warming.
5 May 2026, 11:00 AM
One million more midwives: The strategic investment Bangladesh cannot afford to miss
May 5 marks the International Day of the Midwife, with this year’s theme being “One Million More Midwives.” For Bangladesh, this is a call to complete a journey that began with great promise.
5 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Concerns mount for Tigresses ahead of T20 World Cup
The recent three-match WT20I series in Sylhet has raised eyebrows and sparked concern over the Bangladesh women's team, with just over a month remaining before the Women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales.
4 May 2026, 09:00 AM
Exports rebound strongly in April after eight months of decline
April earnings climbed from $3.01 billion a year earlier and were up 15.20 percent from $3.48 billion in March
3 May 2026, 17:14 PM
Rain washes out 2nd T20I as Bangladesh lead series 1-0
The third and final T20I is set to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Saturday.
29 April 2026, 14:00 PM
Will rain play spoilsport in Chattogram today?
As Bangladesh looked to seal a series victory against New Zealand in the second T20I on Wednesday, rain is threatening to derail the Tigers’ ambitions as much as it does the visitors’ hopes of levelling the series.
29 April 2026, 12:02 PM
How the Kabinnama can protect Bangladeshi Muslim women’s rights
Last year, a legal controversy arose regarding “a Muslim wife’s approval to second marriage” flooding social media, creating confusion, uncertainty, and agitation among the netizens.
29 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Eskayef begins local production of Novo Nordisk's modern insulin cartridges
Eskayef has entered a technology transfer arrangement with Novo Nordisk, which supplies roughly 40 percent of Bangladesh's insulin demand, marking a shift from reliance on imports.
28 April 2026, 18:28 PM
Before scaling up renewables, we must first make the grid flexible
Bangladesh is on the brink of a major transformation in its power sector.
27 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Latham relying on footage and adaptability
Tom Latham said New Zealand have been analysing available footage of Bangladesh players ahead of the T20I series, particularly as several members of the hosts’ squad are yet to debut in the format.
26 April 2026, 21:16 PM
The silent exclusion built into Bangladesh’s ID system
When Haya (not real name) applied for an e-passport recently, the form allowed her to provide either her parents’ names or those of a legal guardian. She listed her guardian.
25 April 2026, 11:00 AM
BCIC urea import tender draws bids for just 25% of target
The state-run entity received bids for the supply of 50,000 tonnes of urea from suppliers against the second tender after it found no response against its first international tender to buy 200,000 tonnes of urea
23 April 2026, 21:26 PM
Athapaththu stars in Sri Lanka’s series-levelling victory over Bangladesh
Riding on skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s all-round brilliance, Sri Lanka bounced back strongly in the three-match WODI series, defeating hosts Bangladesh by four wickets in the second match at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium on Wednesday.
22 April 2026, 16:25 PM
Bangladesh, India in same group again in SAFF Women's Championship
Defending champions Bangladesh have been drawn with host India in the SAFF Women's Championship, which will be held in Goa from May 25 to June 6.
22 April 2026, 13:58 PM