In an age where calendars are increasingly filled with international days, it is easy to dismiss them as symbolic rituals. Yet, behind many of these observances lies a growing urgency shaped by climate change, environmental degradation, and...
The international conference titled "Roadmap for Trade, Growth and Economic Diplomacy: Navigating Risks, Leveraging Resilience," jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA)...
It has been almost 10 years since Bangladesh participated in the debate on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) from China. The nation has seen a lot of changes in its politics, economy and foreign policy in this time. However, the talk on th...
Bangladesh will launch Bangla QR nationwide on July 1, 2026, marking a significant step in digital payments. Developed by Bangladesh Bank as the unified QR-based payment standard, Bangla QR is designed to simplify, secure, and accelerate di...
At the invitation of H. E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh H.E. Tarique Rahman is about to embark on an official visit to China and...
Like millions of pilgrims, we visited Madinah as part of our Hajj trip this year and stayed there for a week. Though visiting this historic and important city is not obligatory for the Hajj pilgrims, they customarily stay for a week or more...
The large allocation for higher education in FY27 national budget is undoubtedly a positive step. There is no alternative to investing in higher education for a country’s sustainable development, a knowledge-based economy, and the cul...
In an age where calendars are increasingly filled with international days, it is easy to dismiss them as symbolic rituals. Yet, behind many of these observances lies a growing urgency shaped by climate change, environmental degradation, and...
May 30 marks the 45th anniversary of the demise of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, a freedom fighter and nation builder who founded the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The death of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman at the hands of those attempting t...
The history of Bangladesh's agriculture and rural life is fundamentally intertwined with its rivers, canals, and wetlands. However, over time, unplanned management, siltation of water bodies, and the over-extraction of groundwater have seve...
