Why obesity keeps rising despite our best efforts
26 July 2026, 00:00 AM Health
For decades, governments, health experts and millions of people have tried to curb the growing burden of obesity.
German police hunt suspect after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride
2 hour(s) ago World
German police searched for a suspect believed linked to Islamist circles after a car ploughed into a crowd, killing one person and wounding 16 others

How public opinion of US fell in two years, while China held firm

1 hour(s) ago News
Decline in America's image among Bangladeshis becomes even more pronounced when respondents in Pew survey are asked to evaluate the two countries' leaders
The future of the Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor
Geopolitical Insights
China's proposed Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor promises regional connectivity, but Myanmar's instability threatens its feasibility and long-term success.
Why Bangladesh must invest in community-led early childhood education
Big Picture
Bangladesh must prioritise community-led early childhood education like the Kajoli Model to build strong foundational literacy skills.

Industries reel under gas crisis

26 July 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s industrial sector is taking a heavy hit from the worsening gas crisis, which is raising operating costs and threatening the country’s export competitiveness.

Dhaka in July: Frolic, fervour and full houses

26 July 2026, 00:00 AM My Dhaka
Dhaka never ceases to amaze me with its spectrum of social life.

Tajuddin Ahmad: A life for Bangladesh

23 July 2026, 13:40 PM Slow Reads Special
On Tajuddin Ahmad's 101st birth anniversary, revisiting his life, leadership, and enduring legacy.
Flightpaths strewn with tall buildings
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
Year after year the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has been battling to keep the airspace surrounding Dhaka’s airports clean of buildings that exceed the height limit.
Star Special / Rohingyas coming in through hidden hill routes
18 July 2026, 08:00 AM Investigative Stories
They quietly enter Bangladesh via remote forests in Bandarban; local trafficking networks help them evade security checkpoints, find work