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BRAC and UNICEF Showcase Youth and Women Entrepreneurs in Mymensingh

A two-day entrepreneur fair is currently underway in Mymensingh, showcasing a diverse range of products from emerging entrepreneurs. Taking place

Lost Childhood, Gray Tomorrows

Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh — Under the tin-roofed shelters of the world’s largest refugee settlement, a silent battle is underway —

Bangladesh Government Withdraws from Granting Relief Corridor to Myanmar

Dhaka, 21 May 2025—Bangladesh’s interim government has withdrawn from a proposal to establish a humanitarian relief corridor through the country to

Agricultural Labor Wages and Gender Disparities in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, agriculture remains a cornerstone of the economy, employing over 35% of the workforce as of 2023 . However,

Recent Accident Figures

According to the Bangladesh Passengers’ Welfare Association, more than 8,500 people died in road crashes in 2024 – an 8.11 percent increase from the

Homegrown Herds Reign — No Need for Imports This Eid!

Livestock Availability for Eid-ul-Azha 2025 The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has reported that approximately 12.45 million sacrificial animals are

Unraveling the Surge in Drug Use Among Bangladeshi Adults

Dhaka, Bangladesh — The escalating use of illicit drugs such as Phensedyl, yaba, and heroin among Bangladeshi adults has become a

The Death of Sweet Water: Rivers in Bangladesh Face Alarming Decline

Bangladesh, a nation with over 700 rivers, faces an intensifying freshwater crisis. Despite its abundant water bodies, the country faces

BRAC’s RTL Program Brings Back All Dropouts

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 25,000 children dropped out of primary school. To bring these out-of-school students back into mainstream

A Guiding Light of Cultural Heritage Extinguished: Mustafa Zaman Abbasi Passes Away

Renowned Bangladeshi musicologist, singer, writer, and cultural icon Mustafa Zaman Abbasi passed away on May 10, 2025, at the age