Admission test woes of first graders
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Education
The government’s move to reintroduce written admission tests for class-1 from the next academic year has sparked concern among parents, with many turning to coaching centres and private tutors to help their children prepare for the exams.
Narail man arrested over rape, murder of five-year-old
1 hour(s) ago Crime & Justice
Accused sent to jail after being produced before court

Supermarket outlets double in just one year

21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Modern retail outlets are steadily expanding their footprint across Bangladesh’s urban landscape as consumers increasingly prioritise convenience in shopping.
The caretaker system can’t be left vulnerable to majority control
The Appellate Division’s July 9 order upholding the High Court’s partial invalidation of the 15th Amendment is a constitutional correction of enormous consequence.
More power to fight drug trafficking needs safeguards against abuse
Editorial
New authority to fight drug trafficking needs safeguards against abuse

The new world of geoeconomics: From comparative advantage to coercive advantage

21 July 2026, 00:10 AM Geopolitical Insights
Economic interdependence now shapes geopolitical power, forcing nations to balance efficiency, resilience, security, and strategic autonomy in trade.

Construction sector loses steam

21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
The country’s construction sector is facing one of its worst slowdowns in years as weaker public development spending, slower private investment and high borrowing costs reduce demand for housing and construction materials.
‘We have become living corpses’
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
The children we lost in July uprising
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
The global refugee crisis and Bangladesh's Rohingya challenge
18 July 2026, 13:40 PM Geopolitical Insights

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Business Plus / Pharma industry’s next big leap

18 July 2026, 00:00 AM Business
Bangladesh’s drugmakers are pursuing complex medicines to expand exports and improve patient access
The fault in our buildings
18 July 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
A large number of buildings across Bangladesh -- particularly older ones -- were not designed to withstand earthquakes, as they were constructed without fully complying with the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), experts warned.
China–Bangladesh Community: Bandwagoning, soft alignment, or rhetoric?
19 July 2026, 00:10 AM Geopolitical Insights
As Bangladesh deepens ties with China, the challenge is balancing strategic opportunity without slipping into geopolitical dependence or rivalry.