Priyam Paul

Private universities in Bangladesh have become integral to the country’s higher education landscape, playing a crucial role since their establishment.

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.

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.

Lifts have evolved from being a luxury to an essential component of modern living.

Author and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad talks about the background and formation of BAKSAL.

Rapid industrialization, centered around the bridge and transport corridor, has further fueled local housing demand.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chattogram, often regarded as the country’s second capital and its most dynamic business hub, is witnessing a thriving real estate landscape that offers more affordable apartment prices than Dhaka. Its strategic proximity to the Chattogram port provides the city with a distinct advantage, driving substantial growth in the real estate sector and setting the stage for even greater expansion in the future.

Writing the history of the 1971 Liberation War, the most pivotal event in the region, remains a complex task. This war continues to shape the present, deeply influencing our understanding of the past.

Washing machines are still considered luxury items in Bangladesh, but their popularity is steadily increasing as more consumers seek automated solutions for laundry.

The recent regulatory developments in offshore banking in Bangladesh are viewed as a vital new source of foreign exchange, especially during this period of shortage.

Dhaka is bordered by the Buriganga River to the south, the Turag River to the west, the Balu River to the east, and Tongi Khal to the north. Urbanisation began when Dhaka became the capital of East Bengal under the British Raj in 1905 and later the capital of East Pakistan in 1947.