Bangladesh women farmers: Indispensable in fields but invisible in records
Their struggle in haor areas exposes the systemic failure to include them in farmer lists and government programmes.
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The forgotten art of Bengali advertising
The writer recalls: "Actually, on a sudden whim, I spent a long time digging through ancient newspapers and periodicals. My eyes kept getting stuck on the bizarre advertisements…
The social pressure and pain behind unemployment in Bangladesh
The word generates a sense of shame in Bangladeshi society, and the Bengali word sounds infinitely worse; ‘bekar.’
Bangladesh PM says police don’t belong to any party. Can we establish this in practice?
The writer says: "Depoliticisation and restoring academic freedom and excellence in our public universities are another vital task that we must accomplish if we are to become part…
The cameras are watching: Dhaka’s drivers and bikers are finally following rules
AI-run traffic cameras are prompting visible changes at key intersections, but whether Dhaka’s new road discipline will last remains uncertain.
Excessive screen time affects sleep, mental health of Dhaka children: study
Research also finds higher likelihood of obesity, eye problems from high screen use.
Behind the bright bangles of Dhaka
Behind the bright colours of the bangles they carry is a form of labour shaped by endurance, uncertainty, and the continuous effort to hold families together in an unforgiving…
Death toll from measles, symptoms in Bangladesh rises to 424 with 9 deaths in 24 hours
During the same period, 87 new confirmed cases were reported, bringing the total to 7,024.
India says ties with Bangladesh moving in positive direction
Additional fuel requests from Bangladesh met, says Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson.
Four Bangladeshi documentary projects selected for Cannes Docs 2026
The projects were chosen following a national open call held in September 2025, alongside a multi-stage jury evaluation process. According to organisers, the selected works were…