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From colonial relic to equal partnership

A K Enamul Haque | 2025-11-23 00:00:00

As the United Nations (UN) approaches its 80th anniversary in 2025, the global discourse surrounding its efficacy is at a fever pitch. On the one hand, multilateralism is unequivocally recognised as required to navigate the complexities of a "multiplex world"....

Education in crisis: Why simply knowing isn't enough

Sameera Zaman | 2025-11-23 00:00:00

Bangladesh today stands at a demographic crossroads. With a substantial youth population, it holds a promise of a new generation that can lead the country into an era of creativity, innovation, and social progress. And yet, that promise remains only...

Rising inequality in Bangladesh: wasteful spending in weddings provides an index

Mahmudul Islam | 2025-11-23 00:00:00

It was a wedding that would put many extravagant ones to shame. As reports run, the groom and the bride are from two opulent families in Bangladesh, a country struggling to come out from the world's poor-country club, that is,...

Education reform remains an unfulfilled promise of July Revolution

Muhammad Nazmul Khan | 2025-11-23 00:00:00

When the authoritarian government of Sheikh Hasina was challenged in the summer of 2024, the largest demographic that was at the forefront against it was the youth of the country. The frustration that gave rise to their heroic stand against...

Human capital imperative: education for employability and innovation

Serajul I. Bhuiyan | 2025-11-23 00:00:00

Regarding nation-building, there is little that can be considered more valuable than an able, educated human resource base. For a nation like Bangladesh, which stands at the juncture of demographic opportunities and international economic transformation, its true catalysts of transformation...

A growing economy without growing real wealth

Irtifa Raiyan | 2025-11-23 00:00:00

How is it that Bangladeshis save, yet the country is not truly becoming wealthier? Why does so little of that hard-earned money find its way into productive ventures, businesses, or the capital market? What is stopping Bangladeshis from moving from...

Three pillars of economic resilience

Abdullah A Dewan | 2025-11-23 00:00:00

Over the past fifteen years, the country's economic resilience has rested on three enduring pillar exports, export processing zones (EPZs), and expatriate remittances. These are not merely sources of income but the arteries that have kept growth flowing through shocks,...

Rewiring the planning process

K A S Murshid | 2025-11-23 00:00:00

Bangladesh's development trajectory presents a fascinating case study in the tension between formal planning mechanisms and actual growth patterns. While the country has maintained an unbroken tradition of Five-Year Plans since independence in 1971, their actual role in driving development...

Earthquake and the risk to Dhaka residents

2025-11-22 12:00:00

Earthquakes seldom announce themselves before they strike yet their consequences reflect years of choices made about how cities grow and how safety is enforced. The tremor that rippled through Dhaka and nearby districts on Friday morning was a moderate event...

Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe contest

2025-11-22 00:00:00

NONTHABURI (Thailand), Nov 21 (AFP): Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after several dramatic missteps before the final round, including staging a walkout when an organiser of the beauty pageant chastised her.

Suspect in Kibria murder dies in police custody

2025-11-22 00:00:00

A man arrested in connection with the killing of Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria in Dhaka's Pallabi has reportedly died while in the custody of the Detective Branch (DB) of police, reports bdnews24.com.The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said that 40-year-old...

Unresolved human trafficking cases remain concerning in Bangladesh in H1 2025

JASIM UDDIN | 2025-11-22 00:00:00

The number of unresolved human- trafficking cases remained at a concerning level in Bangladesh in the first half of 2025, as ongoing investigations and court proceedings continue to delay justice for victims. While data shows a steady increase in the...

Deposits, loans up 20.6pc, 19.6pc in September

SAJIBUR RAHMAN | 2025-11-22 00:00:00

Bangladesh's agent-banking sector continued to expand steadily in terms of deposits, loans, and transactions, as of September 2025, driven largely by strong rural participation and a rebound in urban activity.Deposits rose 20.6 per cent year-on-year, reaching over Tk 471.96 billion...

Bangladesh A beat India A in thrilling super over, enter final

FE DESK | 2025-11-22 00:00:00

Bangladesh A made it to the final of the T-20 Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 after defeating India A in the semi-final in a sensational super over at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha.Winning the toss, India A...

Govt cracks down on unauthorised interior works in Secretariat-

REZAUL KARIM | 2025-11-22 00:00:00

The government has issued strict directives to curb interior decoration and unauthorised repair works inside the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka, aiming to strengthen fire safety and prevent future accidents, sources said.The move follows an investigation that found unregulated "beautification" and...

CA pays homage to Armed Forces martyrs at Shikha Anirban

2025-11-22 00:00:00

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday paid glowing tributes to the Armed Forces martyrs, who made supreme sacrifices during the War of Liberation in 1971, on the occasion of the Armed Forces Day, reports BSS.The Chief Adviser paid the...

Prayer Timings (2025-11-22)

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Dhaka hospitals witness influx of patients

FE REPORT | 2025-11-22 00:00:00

Dhaka's hospitals saw an influx of patients following the powerful earthquake that struck the capital and surrounding regions on Friday.Nearly 100 patients sought medical care at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) after the earthquake and of...

Armed Forces Day celebrated

2025-11-22 00:00:00

The Armed Forces Day was celebrated through various programmes amid festivity and enthusiasm on Fridy, reports BSS.Marking the day, special prayers were offered at mosques of all cantonments, naval bases and establishments and air force bases after the Fajr prayers...

CA for Armed Forces' role to ensure festive, smooth polls

2025-11-22 00:00:00

Terming the upcoming national polls a crucial chapter in Bangladesh's democratic transition, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed on Friday the hope that the members of the Armed Forces would perform their duties with utmost efficiency and professionalism to make...

Most megaprojects, high-rises skip insurance

JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2025-11-22 00:00:00

Bangladesh's major cities see rapid expansion of mega-infrastructures and high-rise developments but sans insurance coverage against earthquake damage, insurance executives say and experts make wake-up call over the latest tremor destruction.They point out that key public projects, including the MRT...

Immediate large-scale actions a must, stress experts

YASIR WARDAD | 2025-11-22 00:00:00

Experts on Friday warned that Dhaka remained at a high risk of a major earthquake, given the city's historical seismic records. They urged immediate large-scale actions and precautionary measures to minimise potential devastating losses.A 5.7-magnitude earthquake, with its epicentre only...

Earthquake leaves dozen dead, scores injured

FE REPORT | 2025-11-22 00:00:00

Buildings rocked massively and residents made panic exit in Dhaka and nearby as a major earthquake shook Bangladesh on Friday morning that left around a dozen people dead and scores injured. A large number of buildings in the crammed capital...

Weather (2025-11-22)

2025-11-22 00:00:00

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country until 6:00 pm today (Saturday), according to the Met office.Night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country.The highest temperature of the country was recorded on Friday...

30th death anniv of Walie Ashraf observed

2025-11-22 00:00:00

The 30th death anniversary of ATM Walie Ashraf, a former BNP leader and parliament member from Brahmanbaria-6 constituency, was observed Wednesday, said a release.On the occasion, Ashraf's family members, relatives, friends, political followers and well-wishers held a Dua Mahfil beside...

Family Planning Employees' Welfare Association elects new central executive council

2025-11-22 00:00:00

The Central Executive Council Election-2025 of the Bangladesh Directorate General of Family Planning Employees' Welfare Association was held recently, according to an official statement. A five-member Election Commission was formed in accordance with the association's constitution.As per the schedule announced...

RU arranges discussion on July Uprising

RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-11-22 00:00:00

Rajshahi University (RU) on Wednesday hosted an open discussion titled 'Evolution of Bangladeshi Culture: Reflections After the July Uprising'. The event, organised by the university's Writer Forum, took place at the conference room of the Deans' Complex.Addressing the event as...

RU Press Club holds 40th anniv

RU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-11-22 00:00:00

The Rajshahi University (RU) Press Club celebrated its 40th anniversary on Thursday through colourful and day-long programmes.At 9:30am, RU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr Saleh Hasan Naqib inaugurated the anniversary events though cutting a cake at the Press Club office. A...

IUB FormulaE team wins top award at Innoverse BD 2025

2025-11-22 00:00:00

IUB FormulaE, a student team from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), has secured first place in the Shaheed Tanvin Innovation Award category at Innoverse Bangladesh 2025, according to a statement from the...