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Memories of extreme weather sitting in a hot, humid hell

Dhaka, May 3 -- As we are going through one of the hottest humid heat waves, everyone is screaming about how bad things are and why cutting trees down is responsible, I know it's a much more complex i... Read More


PM says Thailand visit a milestone for Bangladesh's regional diplomacy, economic growth

Dhaka, May 3 -- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday described her recent six-day trip to Thailand as a landmark success, aimed at safeguarding Bangladesh's economic interests and elevating its re... Read More


Rescheduling classified loans behind stubborn inflation: Farashuddin Ahmed

Dhaka, May 3 -- Inflation has remained stubborn for months and cannot be curbed because of the frequent rescheduling of classified loans at banks, said Mohammed Farashuddin, a former governor of the B... Read More


ADB stresses need for better resource allocation for the elderly in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 3 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that old age allowance is not adequately meeting the needs of the poorest of the poor in Bangladesh, and more resource allocation is required.... Read More


Finance Minister Mahmood Ali seeks increased concessional finance, policy based lending supports from ADB

Dhaka, May 3 -- Finance Minister AH Mahmood Ali on Thursday sought policy based lending (PBL) supports from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for undertaking trade policy, logistics, climate and LDC gr... Read More


Global Elections in the Shadow of Neoliberalism

Dhaka, May 3 -- Around the world, populist nationalism is on the rise, often shepherded to power by authoritarian leaders. And yet the neoliberal orthodoxy - government downsizing, tax cuts, deregulat... Read More


Whistle in the Wind

Dhaka, May 3 -- The food manufacturing industry in Bangladesh is a cornerstone of the national economy, contributing significantly to employment and GDP. Governed by local and international regulation... Read More


The Middle East Maelstrom: Ramifications of Retaliations

Dhaka, April 26 -- When, on the night of 13-14 April 2024, Iran retaliated against an Israeli air strike at its Diplomatic Compound in Damascus that killed several senior Iranian officials two weeks e... Read More


Getting hot in here

Dhaka, April 26 -- Bangladesh has been facing increasing heat waves during summer for the last couple of years. This year (2024) is the hottest year yet, recording average temperatures of 40 to 42 deg... Read More


How to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Stroke

Dhaka, April 26 -- The scorching heat waves can pose serious health risks, especially for people who stay outdoors for long hours due to occupation. During hot weather situations in summer, people wor... Read More