Iran-backed Houthi rebels hit the headquarters of the Saudi state-owned oil company Aramco in an overnight strike, two ...

During the so-called independent Sultanate period in Bengal, there was a short period when Habshis ruled Bengal. They were essentially slaves from Ethiopia/Abyssinia and during the reign of Sultan ...

Anyone travelling along Mawa Road towards the Padma Bridge can see how easily the language of progress is being used to disguise a serious national risk. Signboards announce model towns, planned ...

Bangladesh and Türkiye have discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, with a focus on solar energy, exploration and development of mineral resources, LNG transportation ...

The disagreements between the Nobel laureate economist Daron Acemoglu and his opponents are consequential—and so are the opponents. But rather than engage in good faith with Acemoglu's arguments, the ...

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said Bangladesh-China relations have come a long way and are now poised for further expansion across trade, ...

In an age of unprecedented access to information, one paradox continues to puzzle me. Why do so many people struggle to find direction in life despite having more opportunities than any previous ...

Human rights experts commissioned by the UN's top human rights body say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a ...

There are good reasons for Bangladesh to move towards rooftop solar. There is a shortage of land, the demand for electricity is increasing and reliance on imported fuels is imposing economic and ...

Divorce in Bangladesh is rising—not yet a crisis, but a signal of deep social transformation. As expectations evolve and traditional supports weaken, the real challenge lies in rebuilding the fabric ...

General education boards see 75.56% pass rate, with madrasa and technical boards showing even higher success The results of the 2024 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent exams have been ...

Is studying hard still worthwhile when many graduates struggle to find work? In Bangladesh, this is a fair and urgent question. Young people see qualified applicants competing for limited jobs, ...