New onions bring no smiles to Bangladeshi farmers
Production costs outweigh current prices.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh approves Fly Jinnah for Karachi-Dhaka route
Fly Jinnah, a budget airline, is a joint venture between Pakistan's Lakson Group and UAE-based Air Arabia, and is headquartered in Sharjah.
Bangladesh loses over 2,500 hectares of cultivable land every year
The loss is attributed to land conversion for non-agricultural purposes, raising serious concerns about future food security, according to experts and stakeholders.
Dhaka airport receives 2nd bomb threat
The message was sent through WhatsApp from a Malaysian number.
Pinon hadi: Crafting tradition with a modern twist
Pinon hadi, a traditional cultural attire, has evolved from a single-piece garment to include modern elements like embroidery. Woven manually using back strap looms, it blends…
Elephant retaliatory attack kills farmer in Bangladesh’s Bandarban
The deceased had placed the live wire around the field to deter wild elephants, in which the pregnant elephant got caught and died. After her death, the other elephants, angered…
High prices, freight costs take a toll on Bangladesh’s vegetable exports
Vegetables fetched $70.36 million in the July-December period of fiscal year 2023-24, and in the same period of fiscal year 2024-25 it was $29.60 million, according to data from…
Hill Film Festival: A celebration of Indigenous voices and global cinema
The Hill Film Festival returns to the hills of Rangamati, showcasing a diverse array of cinematic voices from around the world.
Dhaka’s must-visit festivals and fairs this December
December is a month of festivity in Dhaka. Besides the mild chill in the air, the wafts of jaggery-filled rice cakes steaming by the roadside stalls, or enjoying a sip from a cup…
What to wear to a Bangladeshi wedding: Ideas for every festive moment
Weddings in Bangladesh are nothing short of magical. But amidst all the charm lies the ultimate question that can make or break the experience: What should I wear?