We dig our own grave when we kill a river
There are 310 rivers in the country, according to an estimate by Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority. Of them, 175 are in miserable condition, and 65 are almost dead.
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“Even if his hand is gone, glad that my husband is still alive”: Depot fire survivor’s wife
A fire broke out at BM Container Depot in Chattogram on June 4, leading to the deaths of 49 people, while more than 200 people, including police and fire service personnel,…
Reading into the recent speeches of the US ambassador
Ever since opening up with China in 1971, the US-China relationship developed to become a crucial aspect of global stability and significantly contributed to worldwide prosperity.
Economic challenges that the Bangladesh budget must address in 2022
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War-hit Ukraine keeps World Cup dream alive
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Hiking rice prices in Bangladesh: Hoarders of every hue in it
According to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh, the prices of coarse and fine rice increased by 5.38 percent and 3.17 percent in just a week.
Be careful with ‘over-optimism’ for megaprojects
Bangladesh is not guaranteed to benefit greatly from the megaprojects that are currently in the pipeline, and they even have the potential to do more harm than good.
Millions may face severe hunger following worst drought in Horn of Africa: UN
Drought has combined with a global rise in food and fuel prices, pushed up by war in Ukraine, to impact millions of people across the continent.
US dollar crunch: Many banks fail to follow Bangladesh Bank exchange rates
The central bank has so far supplied a record $5.95 billion to the foreign exchange market this fiscal year tocool it off.
Clamp down on rice hoarders: Bangladesh PM
According to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), the price of coarse and fine rice has increased by 5.38 percent and 1.59 percent in a week.