Dhaka, March 22 -- "I'm enjoying an old-fashioned Eid in the village. No electricity since afternoon. Had to buy candles for Iftar after ages -- the candlelight didn't feel too bad," wrote Ataur Rahma... Read More
Dhaka, March 22 -- Frequent and prolonged power cuts have dampened the spirit of Eid festivities for many across the country, contrasting sharply with official claims of a stable electricity supply. ... Read More
Dhaka, March 18 -- A sweeping United States investigation into forced labour practices has cast a shadow over global supply chains, placing Bangladesh alongside 59 other countries under scrutiny. Whi... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The trade agreement Bangladesh signed with the United States after nine months of negotiation -- under the shadow of steep supplementary tariffs -- was meant to ease pressure on expo... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- On a cool February morning, Bangladesh will vote under the long shadow of an uprising -- its streets quieter now, but its questions unresolved. When the ballots are cast, the country... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- In barely a week, a newly elected government will assume office in a transformed Bangladesh -- burdened by intense public expectation and an economy on the edge. While challenges loom... Read More
Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- On a sunlit Tuesday afternoon in central Monipur, small groups of women activists fan out through narrow streets, knocking on doors, handing out pamphlets, and making the case for re... Read More
Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- A dramatic reset of government pay is on the table. Minimum salaries could more than double, senior officials would see major gains, and allowances would stay untouched. For 1.5 mi... Read More