News Category: Bangladesh
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In Bangladesh, every budget sets an ambitious revenue target, and by the end of the year, it’s the same story—the target hasn’t been met. There are familiar explanations: tax evasion, weak administration, corruption, a large informal economy, limited…
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A defence agreement should not be evaluated in terms of religious sentiments or the language of friendship, but rather by considering its advantages, disadvantages, and obligations. Is the Mecca Agreement an opportunity or a liability for Bangladesh?…
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Human rights activists, lawyers and former members of the commission that investigated enforced disappearances have questioned a provision in two bills on human rights and enforced disappearances that would give the relevant law enforcement agencies …
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Bangladesh has made significant progress in improving child health over the last two decades, yet childhood malnutrition remains a serious challenge. According to UNICEF data, around 28 per cent of children under five are “stunted”, meaning they are …
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The first paycheques of some of Bangladesh’s well-known actresses varied widely, from just Tk 10 to Tk 100,000, reflecting the changing economics of the country’s entertainment industry over the decades.Veteran actress Sarah Begum Kabori made her act…
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An afternoon in the month of Bhadra. The Sonai River in Beanibazar upazila of Sylhet. Three boats move forward to the beat of drums and the rhythmic strokes of oars wielded by rowers seated in rows. Thousands of curious spectators line the riverbanks…
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Nagorik Committee raises 19 questions over police investigation, lawyers refuse to represent accused
Questions have been raised over the police investigation and statements following the killing of four members of a family in Rangpur, including retired teacher Ganapati Chakraborty.The Rangpur City Nagorik Committee has raised 19 questions and demand…
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Chittagong Port has retained its 68th position for the second consecutive year in the list of the world’s 100 busiest container ports.Container handling at the port increased by 4.1 per cent in 2025.Despite the growth, however, its position in the gl…
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Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that a special unit has been formed to recover looted and illegal weapons across the country. He also announced that anyone providing information that helps recover such weapons will be rewarded with between Tk…
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A woman died after falling from a rickshaw when a snatcher pulled at her bag in front of the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament). She was the headteacher of a primary school in Bogura.The incident took place at around 6:30 …