Despite progress in some parts of the world, child labour remains a stark reality for millions of children globally.

The finance minister presented the proposed national budget for FY2026-27 in parliament yesterday, at a time when the economy is seeking not only growth but also stability, confidence and direction.

Assigning its reserved-seat MPs to opposition seats may undermine elected representatives

In the early hours of May 27, the day before Eid-ul-Azha, six newborns died at the same hospital where they had been born hours before.

Govt should protect the regenerated forest in Mirsharai

On May 14 this year, the Energy and Mineral Resources Division signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on strategic energy cooperation with the US Department of Energy.

Bangladesh’s capital market remains one of the weakest components in its financial architecture. After independence, formal trading on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) started in 1976.

Partisan politics should not decide a bank's functioning

Apple has announced a major update to Siri, positioning the voice assistant as a more capable AI service after acknowledging that user expectations have risen sharply in the generative AI era.

This epidemic of violence against children cannot be addressed through a single instance of swift justice.

On 20 August 1947, the Director of Public Instruction for the Education Directorate of the newly created state of West Bengal, S. Dutta, issued an order—“in view of the decision of the Separation Office”—to the principal and teachers of the Kolkata Aliya Madrasa at Wellesley Square.

As Bangladesh Bank prepares its next Monetary Policy Statement, expected by the end of June, one question looms over the entire exercise: should the policy rate remain at 10 percent, or is it time to begin easing?

Such attempts violate international norms and strain bilateral relations

Dismislab’s recent findings on artificial intelligence’s (AI) ability to generate altered versions of Bangladeshi National Identity (NID) cards should serve as a wake-up call for both policymakers and technology companies.

On March 4, 2026, the Bangladeshi premier formalised his government’s plan to plant 25 crore trees during its current tenure, thus keeping the BNP’s election promise.

Every year, Bangladesh observes World Environment Day with the same familiar rituals: tree plantation drives, school rallies, and repeated promises to address pollution and climate change.

The BNP, in its election manifesto, pledged to build an affordable, reliable, and environmentally sustainable power and energy system.

Raising electricity bills could push up an already high inflation.

Impressive progress has been made in Bangladesh’s primary education system over the past decades, bringing millions of children into classrooms and advancing national commitment to the UN’s SDG 4 of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all.

As the monsoon season approaches, our dengue preparedness remains frustratingly inadequate.