23+ hour, 54+ min ago   (76+ words) The Financial Express Strong local govt key to democratic strength: President Monday, 14 September 2026 Editor: Shamsul Huq Zahid Published by Syed Nasim Manzur for International Publications Limited from Tropicana Tower (4th floor), 45, Topkhana Road, GPO Box: 2526 Dhaka- 1000 and printed by him The…...

1+ day, 26+ min ago   (352+ words) Bangladesh officially recognised hijras as a third gender in 2013, and the government even introduced a separate gender category on national identity documents. In practice, more than a decade later, the hijra community remains one of the most marginalised populations in…...

1+ day, 24+ min ago   (782+ words) DOULOT AKTER MALA | September 14, 2026 00:00:00 Government's greater reliance on large taxpayers -- both individuals and corporates -- to achieve its higher revenue target in the current fiscal year is putting additional pressure on the existing taxpayer base. The Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) under…...

1+ day, 23+ min ago   (520+ words) A few years ago, people thought that the concept of zero sugar was only connected to health. But a question arises: How will the global economy react when most people choose less or no sugar? Nowadays, people are becoming more…...

1+ day, 24+ min ago   (515+ words) September 14, 2026 00:00:00 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday stressed the need for reducing Bangladesh's dependence on import of agricultural and food products by increasing domestic production of crops that can be grown in the country. He also asked officials of the…...

2+ day, 21+ min ago   (225+ words) September 13, 2026 00:00:00 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for homegrown innovations to move beyond the laboratory and into commercial production, with stronger links to investors and the market, reports bdnews24.com. Speaking at the opening of the three-day "Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026" in…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (887+ words) FE REPORT | September 11, 2026 00:00:00 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said his government wants to rebuild the state along with the opposition from the economic ruins and indebtedness left over by the previous "fascist" regime. While delivering his closing speech in the…...

4+ day, 23+ min ago   (609+ words) A man-made crisis has emerged in the country's fertiliser market. Farmers are rushing to buy and stockpile fertilisers. They are anticipating that there may be a shortage in the near future. Unequal distribution, high prices and hoarding have created artificial…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (108+ words) The Financial Express No alternative to media freedom to strengthen democracy: Rizvi Friday, 11 September 2026 BNP Acting Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said there is no alternative to media freedom for developing and strengthening democracy and ensuring the rule…...

5+ day, 23+ min ago   (475+ words) Bangladesh has a large young population with growing interest in entrepreneurship. From small online businesses to technology-based startups, young people increasingly try to create opportunities for themselves. They do not rely entirely on traditional employment. But having an idea and…...