The question of why some nations thrive while others languish in poverty and political instability has preoccupied scholars, policy-makers, and citizens alike for decades.  In their groundbreaking ...

The government’s “Family Card” programme, which will provide Tk 2,500 a month to poor and vulnerable households, could reduce the country’s poverty rate by more than 7 percentage points if carried out ...

Before truly setting foot in a country, the image we hold of it often does not come from the land itself, but from books, ...

DHAKA, March 18, 2026 (BSS) - Charmonai Pir Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, has conveyed Eid greetings to the people of the country.

The study also estimated that, in absolute terms, full coverage under the scheme would lift 1.23 crore people out of poverty, reduce the number of extreme poor by 56 lakh, and move 1.56 crore people ...

The announcement of the Family Card programme, which promises a Tk 2,500 monthly allowance for vulnerable families, has been celebrated as a landmark initiative in the government’s efforts to deliver ...

COMMENT: MPs have a responsibility to ensure that due diligence is carried out on behalf of citizens, writes Martin Rhodes. This is why I am advocating for legislation protecting human rights and ...

Discussions have commenced regarding the potential increase of reserved seats for women in Bangladesh's National ...

Dhaka, March 12 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday said sustainable development cannot be achieved without the political and economic empowerment of people and reaffirmed the government's ...

Bangladesh is taking steps to conserve electricity, which its factories need to keep stitching together the world’s clothing.