Missing Dhaka? One bite of fuchka brings you home
Fuchka is an unhealthy but delightful bite of sin that we Dhakaites cannot do without. No matter which corner of the globe we live in, our periodic craving for this tangy street…
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Pakistan army releases names of 626 they sheltered after ouster of Sheikh Hasina government
Those sheltered included 24 political leaders, five judges, 19 officials of the civil administration, 515 police officers and personnel, 51 women and children (family members),…
What role can Bangladesh play in securing peace in South Asia?
Bangladesh, to maintain its sovereignty and strategic flexibility, must judiciously blend neutrality and balanced alliances without succumbing to dependency.
When did Dhaka swap tea for coffee? A tea lover’s dilemma
From slurping hot, milk tea before getting into the office, Dhaka's office culture has been upgraded, together with the choice of caffeine that would keep employees alert.
When protest turns into a mob
The right to protest comes with a responsibility: to ensure that the means do not contradict the moral intent.
Avid TikTokers murdered photographer in Dhaka for DSLR camera
The photographer was lured to a fake wedding, then stabbed to death for his cameras.
Can Starlink finally unlock remote work for Bangladesh?
Bangladeshis have flirted with the idea of decentralised work for long enough. Maybe, just maybe, with a satellite dish pointed at the stars, they can bring that daydream a little…
Bangladesh, Malaysia to begin Joint Working Group meeting tomorrow
Safe migration and overseas employment are on the discussion table.
US deports South Asians to South Sudan despite court order
The filing also noted that a flawed peace deal in South Sudan collapsed this week, and that they are being flown "into a country that is now returning to full-blown and…
Bangladeshi government looking to defuse trade tensions with India
India is the second-largest import source for Bangladesh after China.