Economy
Bangladesh Factory Closures Signal Export Crisis
Factory closures in Gazipur expose a deeper national crisis in Bangladesh’s garment-led export economy, raising fears over jobs, investment and competitiveness.
Bangladesh
Awami League Defies Ban with Anniversary Programs as Police Brace
The Awami League plans anniversary programs despite a ban as police go on alert nationwide, highlighting growing tensions over political rights and public order.
Opinion
Beyond Borders: The Human Cost of India-Bangladesh Push-Ins
Children, elderly people, and vulnerable families stranded at the India-Bangladesh border reveal the human cost of push-in disputes and the need for humane solutions.
Economy
Bangladesh Eyes Welfare Cuts, Higher Borrowing
The proposed FY2026-27 budget, set to be presented in Parliament today, reduces subsidies by nearly Tk 19,000 crore from FY2024-25 levels while boosting export incentives and relying more heavily on debt-financed spending.
Bangladesh
Historic Six-Point Day Marked Amid Political Silence
Bangladesh marks Historic Six-Point Day as no major public programs are announced, highlighting growing debate over the country's liberation-era political legacy.