Bangladesh

Opinion / A ‘new constitution’ and my discontents

Constitution-making is invariably an “elitist” chore, as scholars rightly call it “equitable elite bargaining.”

Bangladesh becomes BIMSTEC chair for 2yrs

Bangladesh has received the BIMSTEC chairmanship for the next two years from Thailand

International Day of Happiness / Happiness? In this economy?

International Day of Happiness in Bangladesh: A cruel joke? Few find joy amidst daily struggles.

Bangladesh imports over five times its exports to Saarc nations

Imports from Saarc accounted for 15.44 percent of Bangladesh's total imports of $63.22 billion in FY24, up slightly from a year earlier.

Bangladesh, Indo-Pacific / Canada announces US $272.1m for development projects

Canada has announced US$ 272.1 million for development projects in Bangladesh and the broader Indo-Pacific region amid major funding cuts by US President Donald Trump's administration.

‘Ensure our safety’: Showbiz stars speak out

The recent incident of the rape of eight-year-old Asiya, being abused by her relatives, has left the entire country shocked. Some of the prominent Bangladeshi artistes have shared their deep concern over these horrifying incidents, calling for justice, stricter punishments, and a fundamental shift in societal attitudes.

We don’t score 300 runs regularly and that’s the reality: Shanto

Another meek batting display saw Bangladesh eliminated from the race for the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy following a five-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their second Group A fixture at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium yesterday.

Why Bangladesh needs deliberative democracy now

The July Revolution of 2024 marks Bangladesh's shift toward deliberative democracy.

Tigers’ five-wicket collapse against India an accident: Razzak

Bangladesh selector Abdur Razzak has called the Tigers’ five-wicket collapse against India in an ICC Champions Trophy group-stage fixture “an accident” and assured that such a calamity wouldn’t take place in the next match against New Zealand.

February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

Bangladesh rely on ‘game changer’ Rishad in CT

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto feels that leg-spinner Rishad Hossain will play an important for the team in their forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy campaign, especially in the Pakistan leg.

February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025

What the media opinion survey tells us

Bangladesh's 1st media opinion survey: 45K families polled on trust & independence.

February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025

Bangladesh will bag close to Tk 30cr if Shanto’s wish fulfilled

If Bangladesh indeed win the title, and in the process win two of their group stage matches, they would bag a whopping 29.196 crore taka from the event ($2,240,000+125,000+68,000 = $2,433,000).

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Economic diplomacy in the time of geopolitical turbulence

Bangladesh needs effective economic diplomacy to navigate global challenges post-LDC graduation.

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

Chaos is a ladder

Chaos in Bangladesh mirrors Littlefinger's view: disorder is a ladder to power.

February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

Hamza Choudhury in preliminary squad for India clash

Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury has been named alongside Italy-based young midfielder Fahamedul Islam in the 38-member preliminary squad for Bangladesh’s first Asian Cup Qualifiers match against India, which will be held in Shilong on March 25.

February 1, 2025
February 1, 2025

Old India-Pakistan rivalry drives South Asia diplomatic reshuffle

New Delhi courting Afghanistan's Taliban while Islamabad befriends the new leaders of post-revolutionary Bangladesh

January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025

Joty eyeing series win, not yet World Cup qualification

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty said her team is not yet thinking about direct qualification for this year's Women's ODI World Cup after inflicting a first-ever defeat on West Indies in Basseterre on Tuesday.

January 10, 2025
January 10, 2025

23rd Dhaka International Film Festival kicks off tomorrow

The 23rd edition of the Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to commence tomorrow, January 11. The nine-day festival will run until January 19, featuring 220 feature and short films from 75 countries across 10 categories. Among them, 44 films from Bangladesh will be showcased.

January 8, 2025
January 8, 2025

Bangladesh avoid finishing bottom of WTC table

After having finished bottom of the pile in the first two Test Championship cycles, Bangladesh will spare themselves the ignominy in the current World Test Championship cycle, a fact confirmed following Pakistan’s five-point penalty by the ICC.