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It is also time to critically analyze the successes and setbacks of this historic event as the July mass uprising anniversary approaches. The complexity of the popular rebellion and the events that followed in the nation over the past...

Bangladeshis  are  in the habit of  blaming the government always  for the failure to supply more energy to them. But little do they realize or like to realize that they hold in their own hands a great deal of...

Following the recent reciprocal tariff announcements, a pressing question emerges: Are US tariff hikes a setback or a strategic opening for Bangladesh? There is reason for cautious optimism, particularly regarding Bangladesh’s garment exports to the US.  With tariffs of...

South Asia affairs expert Michael Kugelman has said Bangladesh will go through a major test for a post-Hasina era as the interim government unveiled its plan to host the next national election in February next. “Bangladesh hasn’t experienced free and...

The upcoming visit of Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus to Malaysia at the invitation of Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim during August 11-13, 2025 will give a new boost to the bilateral relations between Bangladesh...

On July 30, 2025, A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake erupted beneath the Pacific off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, occurring at a shallow depth of approximately 19–20 km, about 119 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk‑Kamchatsky . This represented the strongest earthquake recorded in the region...

Russian Ambassador in Dhaka Alexander G. Khozin said that labour market in Russia is expected to grow in the coming days. To enable the Russian companies to hire expat workers, the Russian government has increased the quota of recruiting...

For centuries, travelers and explorers have been mesmerized by the natural beauty of Bangladesh. Naturally, this land of scenic splendor holds immense potential for the development of the tourism industry. Bangladesh boasts vast sea beaches, hills, forest-covered waterfalls, rich...

DHAKA : In a recent complex medical case, a young female doctor’s life was saved at Evercare Hospital Dhaka through the use of an innovative endoscopic technique. This case highlights how the application of advanced technology and expert decision...

Bangladesh is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, with nearly 70% of the nation affected annually by floods, river erosion, and cyclones, according to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Despite significant strides...