Explore the informal jhut recycling sector in Bangladesh. From Gazipur to Narayanganj, we look at the labor conditions behind the garment supply chain.
Every time the country feels threatened, whether by foreign influence, political rupture, or the disorienting speed of its own change, attention turns with remarkable swiftness to women.
For Bangladesh and the Global South, lasting development requires economic sovereignty, stronger domestic markets, food security and greater self-reliance.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman squarely blames the previous government for keeping "paralysed" Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration and Production Company Limited (BAPEX) that contributed to Bangladesh's prolonged energy crisis and dependence on
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC (LHB) has launched a nationwide award programme to recognise outstanding engineering achievements and innovations in Bangladesh's construction sector. The ‘Holcim Structural Excellence Awards 2026’ was launched at
Stocks extended their winning run for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, with renewed buying interest in selected shares pushing the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) higher
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday called for a quick solution to the existing problems in Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) export sector. “The government is working to address the
Farzana Rupa, former principal correspondent at Ekattor Television who is currently in jail over a murder linked to the 2024 July Movement, has been admitted to Bangladesh Medical University (BMU)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday visited troops in the Gaza Strip, where he vowed not to withdraw forces from their positions despite a US-declared ceasefire.
Hopes of finding more survivors among the thousands still missing in Nepal were fading, authorities said yesterday, a week after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas unleashed flash floods that
Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday urged countries to oppose “external interference” in the Middle East and said Beijing was ready to work with regional states to safeguard maritime shipping, jeopardised
A Russian attack cut power to a large part of Ukraine’s southern Black Sea region of Odesa, while strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv entered their seventh day, Ukrainian officials
Anti-narcotics agents from the United States and Sri Lanka seized almost half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine following a joint operation targeting a Pakistani drug network, police said yesterday.
Anthropic, the US company behind the Claude artificial intelligence chatbot, has acknowledged that a series of hacking incidents involving its models this year exposed serious gaps in its testing procedures.
PlayStation 5 users in the US can now stream ad-supported live television, including sports, news, films, TV programmes, and anime, directly through their consoles.
Apple has filed what it describes as shocking evidence in its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that a former employee used confidential Apple circuit schematics in his work at
Scientists have made a possible breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter — observing hints of it during an experiment about a mile (1.6 km) underground in South Dakota —
According to the TyC Sports, the initiative proposes that in the next round of all categories of all men's and women's disciplines (eleven, futsal and beach soccer) the game be
Expect the unexpected. This has become something of an unofficial motto of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). From U-turns and limping logic to claims of “following a process” that contradicts
The Durham paceman was dropped from the squad for the second Test at Lord's after he was briefly arrested and handcuffed by police following an incident outside a Derby nightclub
World number three Jessica Pegula and former champion Daniil Medvedev raced into the third round of the US Open on Wednesday with straight-sets victories.
Bangladesh signed the Brighton and Helsinki Declaration on Wednesday, marking a significant step towards promoting equal rights, safety and participation for women in sport.
Lawmakers from Jamaat‑e‑Islami yesterday left the chamber in protest against the exclusion of opposition MPs from chairmanships of standing committees in the 13th Parliament.
The ruling BNP is yet to implement its “one leader, one post” provision a decade after incorporating it into its charter to widen leadership opportunities and strengthen accountability, leaving junior
The recent announcement of the 9th pay structure for government officials and employees has been the subject of widespread discussion for several days. The discussions and criticisms essentially revolve around
The National Pay Scale 2026 approved on Monday last has received a cautious welcome. It is the highest ever pay rise ranging from 100 per cent to 142 per cent
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was never meant to be a government initiative. It should be a voluntary endeavour. A company recognises a social or environmental challenge relevant to its business,
It is good to acknowledge from the outset that six months is by no means sufficient to evaluate the performance of a government. However, in this piece, I will focus
He subsequently acted in the television dramas “Talpatar Sepai” and “Nikhoj Shongbad”. However, financial stability had remained a distant reality for much of his early career. “I never imagined I
The quiet reminiscence of old friends and admirers channeled the spirit of one of Bangladesh’s most beloved figures, “Shilpi Bhai”. They were gathered to celebrate the 91st birth anniversary of
US actor George Clooney warned on Wednesday that advances in artificial intelligence were making it increasingly difficult to distinguish truth from fiction, posing a challenge for journalists, governments and the
Samanzar Saeed is representing Bangladesh at the 75-year-old Miss World pageant. Contestants from 111 countries are taking part in this year’s edition, being held in Vietnam. The month-long journey will
Four children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 983 this year. The
In crowded subway cars and sun-drenched plazas, an old-fashioned accessory in Spain has been everywhere thanks to the blistering summer heat. Small enough to fit into a purse, the traditional
Locals call it the jewellery village. For Bhakurta village of Savar Upazila, jewellery-making is more than a trade; it is a family legacy slowly being pushed to the edge. Generations
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