Bangladesh

Bangladesh will bag close to Tk 30cr if Shanto’s wish fulfilled

If Bangladesh indeed win the title, and in the process win two of their group stage matches, they would bag a whopping 29.196 crore taka from the event ($2,240,000+125,000+68,000 = $2,433,000).
14 February 2025, 07:21 AM

Economic diplomacy in the time of geopolitical turbulence

Bangladesh needs effective economic diplomacy to navigate global challenges post-LDC graduation.
13 February 2025, 03:00 AM

Chaos is a ladder

Chaos in Bangladesh mirrors Littlefinger's view: disorder is a ladder to power.
10 February 2025, 03:00 AM

Hamza Choudhury in preliminary squad for India clash

Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury has been named alongside Italy-based young midfielder Fahamedul Islam in the 38-member preliminary squad for Bangladesh’s first Asian Cup Qualifiers match against India, which will be held in Shilong on March 25.
9 February 2025, 14:50 PM

Old India-Pakistan rivalry drives South Asia diplomatic reshuffle

New Delhi courting Afghanistan's Taliban while Islamabad befriends the new leaders of post-revolutionary Bangladesh
1 February 2025, 09:23 AM

Joty eyeing series win, not yet World Cup qualification

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty said her team is not yet thinking about direct qualification for this year's Women's ODI World Cup after inflicting a first-ever defeat on West Indies in Basseterre on Tuesday.
22 January 2025, 05:38 AM

23rd Dhaka International Film Festival kicks off tomorrow

The 23rd edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to commence tomorrow, January 11. The nine-day festival will run until January 19, featuring 220 feature and short films from 75 countries across 10 categories. Among them, 44 films from Bangladesh will be showcased.
10 January 2025, 06:28 AM

Bangladesh avoid finishing bottom of WTC table

After having finished bottom of the pile in the first two Test Championship cycles, Bangladesh will spare themselves the ignominy in the current World Test Championship cycle, a fact confirmed following Pakistan’s five-point penalty by the ICC.
8 January 2025, 07:40 AM

Proper audits can ensure social compliance in the RMG industry

Explore social compliance audits in Bangladesh’s RMG sector and their impact on workers.
28 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Charting a path ahead for the RMG sector

Bangladesh has emerged as an economic success story, primarily through its booming ready-made garments (RMG) sector.
26 December 2024, 05:00 AM

Digital Bangladesh needs more digital progression

Explore how digital transformation and affordable internet can drive growth in Bangladesh.
25 December 2024, 10:30 AM

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan arrives, ready to enchant Dhaka tonight

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has finally arrived in Bangladesh, to specifically perform at a concert in Dhaka titled "Echoes of Revolution." The Pakistani singer touched down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at midnight on Friday.
21 December 2024, 06:15 AM

Hamza hopes to blaze a trail

Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury has hoped that his decision to switch allegiance from England to Bangladesh will open up avenues for Bangladeshi players to play in European leagues.
20 December 2024, 17:59 PM

Eager to meet my Bangladeshi brothers and sisters: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

To show support for the families of the martyrs and injured from the July-August uprising, renowned South Asian musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is set to perform in Dhaka at a concert titled “Echoes of Revolution.”
19 December 2024, 05:31 AM

Celebrities voice their reflections on the spirit of Victory Day

Bangladesh emerged as a sovereign state on December 16, 1971, following a nine-month-long Liberation War. This year, the nation celebrates Victory Day with renewed fervour, especially after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime on August 5, 2024.  
16 December 2024, 10:59 AM

International courts impel advisory climate action

A deep dive into the ICJ hearings on climate change and state responsibilities.
15 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Habitat loss stokes rabid jackal attacks in Bangladesh

Violent and unprovoked attacks by rabid canines are rising due to rampant deforestation and habitat loss
14 December 2024, 09:02 AM

Beyond tokenism

People with disabilities in Bangladesh face deep social and political exclusion.
11 December 2024, 08:00 AM

Cabrera excited about facing India in Asian Cup Qualifiers

Javier Cabrera expressed quiet optimism regarding Bangladesh's fixtures in the third round of Asian Cup Qualifiers, which pitted his charges against India, Hong Kong and Singapore in Group C.
9 December 2024, 19:00 PM

Bangladesh bowled out for 198 by India

Bangladesh were bowled out for 198 runs by India in the final of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.
8 December 2024, 08:17 AM