Bangladesh

Interesting facts to know before Bangladesh-Pakistan T20Is

Bangladesh are set to take on Pakistan in a three-match T20I series, starting with the first game at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday at 6pm.

China-Bangladesh Singing Competition returns in honour of 50-year diplomatic bond

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China, the Second China-Bangladesh Singing Competition is all set to be held, bringing together participants from both nations through the universal language of music.

How Bangladeshi aunties cooked up Zohran Mamdani’s NYC political win

Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s grassroots NYC primary win went viral for celebrating immigrant culture, Bangladeshi aunties, and desi identity — blending activism, humour, and heritage into a bold campaign that redefined immigrant political engagement.

Unlock Bangladesh's potential for sustainable employment

There is a huge scope for green employment opportunities in Bangladesh.

Reader Submission / The need to transform Bangladesh’s education system

Education should not merely be a tool for securing jobs.

Bangladesh slip to 10th in T20I rankings

After losing the first two matches of the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, Bangladesh have slipped to No. 10 in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings in the latest rankings update.

Bangladesh to get $720K for finishing seventh in WTC

Bangladesh are set to bag $720,000 for finishing seventh in the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed a massive increase in prize money for the competition on Thursday. 

Our propensity for violence and the elements that foster it

With crumbling institutions built on fragile principles, power has been co-opted.

Opinion / A ‘new constitution’ and my discontents

Constitution-making is invariably an “elitist” chore, as scholars rightly call it “equitable elite bargaining.”

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025

Happiness? In this economy?

International Day of Happiness in Bangladesh: A cruel joke? Few find joy amidst daily struggles.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

Bangladesh imports over five times its exports to Saarc nations

Imports from Saarc accounted for 15.44 percent of Bangladesh's total imports of $63.22 billion in FY24, up slightly from a year earlier.

March 11, 2025
March 11, 2025

Canada announces US $272.1m for development projects

Canada has announced US$ 272.1 million for development projects in Bangladesh and the broader Indo-Pacific region amid major funding cuts by US President Donald Trump's administration.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

‘Ensure our safety’: Showbiz stars speak out

The recent incident of the rape of eight-year-old Asiya, being abused by her relatives, has left the entire country shocked. Some of the prominent Bangladeshi artistes have shared their deep concern over these horrifying incidents, calling for justice, stricter punishments, and a fundamental shift in societal attitudes.

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

We don’t score 300 runs regularly and that’s the reality: Shanto

Another meek batting display saw Bangladesh eliminated from the race for the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy following a five-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their second Group A fixture at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium yesterday.

February 23, 2025
February 23, 2025

Why Bangladesh needs deliberative democracy now

The July Revolution of 2024 marks Bangladesh's shift toward deliberative democracy.

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

Tigers’ five-wicket collapse against India an accident: Razzak

Bangladesh selector Abdur Razzak has called the Tigers’ five-wicket collapse against India in an ICC Champions Trophy group-stage fixture “an accident” and assured that such a calamity wouldn’t take place in the next match against New Zealand.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

Where to watch the Champions Trophy

Bangladesh fans can catch the action on Nagorik TV and T Sports, who will be the linear TV broadcasters in Bangladesh, with Toffee app making the games available via streaming too.

February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

Bangladesh rely on ‘game changer’ Rishad in CT

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto feels that leg-spinner Rishad Hossain will play an important for the team in their forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy campaign, especially in the Pakistan leg.

February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025

What the media opinion survey tells us

Bangladesh's 1st media opinion survey: 45K families polled on trust & independence.