Pakistan seeks to buy 100,000 tonnes of rice for supply to Bangladesh
After decades of troubled relations, Islamabad and Dhaka have seen improved ties and increased bilateral engagement since the August 2024 ouster of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.
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Bangladeshi film director Abu Shahed Emon’s ‘A Foolish Man’ secures spot at Singapore International Film Festival 2025
This year, only 13 producers were chosen from more than 160 applicants across the continent, with eight projects advancing to the competitive APN+ECG segment.
As winter nears, nurseries in Bangladesh’s Barishal pin hopes on flower seedling sales
Nursery traders and farmers said political unrest last year sharply reduced the number of wholesale buyers, causing major losses. This year, they hope to recover through better…
The faceless strength of women in lauded Bangladeshi artist Zainul’s art
The women Zainul Abedin drew rarely speak and in their silence, there is profound meaning, for he depicts the quiet endurance of women of the countryside not their outward beauty.
What’s holding back Bangladesh’s book industry?
The industry's stagnation reflects a deeper national problem—the absence of a coherent vision, according to an expert.
Turkish expert team arrives to probe Dhaka airport fire
An eight-member team meets the civil aviation adviser to discuss the investigation.
Teacher turned farmer: From single mango tree to thriving orchard in Bangladesh’s Moulvibazar
Rezaul Karim Khandaker planted his first mango tree in 2017 on a slope beside his home. Eight years on, his orchard now features over 50 varieties of mangoes alone, alongside a…
5 reasons why rice prices are rising in Bangladesh
The five reasons are: rising production costs, disconnect with global market trends, limited impact of cheaper imports, controlled import regime, and weather shocks and supply…
Dhaka airport fire exposes costly state negligence
Unless the government makes insurance mandatory for public assets, experts warn, preventable financial disasters will keep draining public funds.
Why are chemical warehouses still near residential areas?: The Daily Star
What has come out of the horrific incident is the level of negligence and disregard for human lives