21+ hour, 58+ min ago   (886+ words) Prime Minister's wife and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman on Sunday stressed the need for making quality healthcare accessible to every citizen of Bangladesh irrespective of income, location or social status, saying health is not…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (611+ words) Bangladesh has set a target of attracting an additional US$5 billion in investment from the United States (US) over the next five years, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said on Saturday."The government and the American Chamber of Commerce in…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (979+ words) The political transition following the July 2024 mass movement and the subsequent collapse of the prior administration initially signaled a potential institutional reset. However, the high expectations surrounding the interim administration under Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus have increasingly collided with…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1338+ words) Bernard PriyamSyedur Rahman was an eminent progressive educator, philosopher, and intellectual whose visionary ideas were decades ahead of his time. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman acknowledged with deep reverence the profound impact Principal Rahman had on his formative student years. His…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (759+ words) The banking industry is the heartbeat of Bangladesh’s financial architecture. Since private ownership took root in 1982, the sector has grown to include 61 domestic and foreign institutions operating under central bank supervision.Critics often argue that an economy of our size…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (384+ words) The Bangladesh U-20 national football team underwent a recovery session on Friday after their big defeat against Syria in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers on Thursday.The footballers participated in the session with a positive attitude and focused on preparing themselves…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1279+ words) Sonia TasnimAlong the banks of the Buriganga, in the historic Farashganj area of Old Dhaka, stands a remarkable reminder of the city's intellectual and cultural past. Known locally as Lal Kuthi, the striking red building is more widely recognised as…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1108+ words) Legacy & Kinship: Shafik Rehman and Sayedur Rahman's emotion-filled reunion. Photo: InternetDr. Jesmin ChowdhurySince the dawn of human civilization, the collective consciousness of humanity has been profoundly enriched by the discourses, reflections, and philosophical insights of visionary thinkers across the globe....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (261+ words) France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a €6 billion ($7 billion) manga-themed amusement park near Paris, the Elysee Palace said on Monday during a visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the French capital.The project, inspired by…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1050+ words) For years, Cyprus and Lebanon built reputations as convenient financial gateways between Europe, the Middle East and the wider world. Their banks attracted international deposits, wealthy clients and foreign businesses, benefiting from geographic location, financial services and relatively open economies....