418 upazila hospitals set for expansion
10 hour(s) ago Bangladesh
The health ministry has started implementing its plan to upgrade all 418 existing upazila health complexes (UHCs) to 101-bed facilities to accommodate the growing number of patients seeking care at public hospitals.
A final forged by La Masia
1 hour(s) ago FIFA World Cup 2026
Apparel exports to EU, US tumble in Jan-May
10 hour(s) ago Economy
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to its two largest markets -- the European Union (EU) and the United States -- declined sharply in the first five months of 2026 as weaker global demand reduced export volumes and prices.

Small traders’ big extortion woes

10 hour(s) ago Bangladesh
For more than two decades, 51-year-old Sazzad Mia has run a 120-square-foot scrap metal shop in the bustling heart of Karwan Bazar.
How Chattogram can end its recurring waterlogging crisis
Big Picture
The severe waterlogging crisis in Chattogram stems from unplanned urbanisation and hill-cutting, demanding urgent nature-based drainage solutions.
Why governments fail to communicate with Gen Z
Governments spark Gen Z protests by using dismissive government communication instead of respectful, digital youth political engagement.

Reports of suspicious transactions rose 74% in FY25

16 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) received 30,199 reports of suspicious financial activities and transactions in fiscal year 2024-25, up 74 percent from a year earlier and the highest number since FY21, according to its annual report.

Bengal’s forgotten connections with Nazi Germany

15 July 2026, 00:01 AM In Focus
From 1933 onwards, Hitler and Nazi Germany were admired by certain groups of right-wing Indians, who were often anti-British nationalists.

Business Plus / FIFANOMICS: How Bangladesh cashes in on the World Cup

4 July 2026, 00:00 AM Business
Each tournament boosts businesses ranging from apparel to food delivery services.
What the World Cup means for women in Bangladesh
23 June 2026, 08:30 AM Wisdom
The way women experience the World Cup is often shaped by their responsibilities inside the home.
Star analysis / Where rape happens: Inside homes, among familiar faces
8 June 2026, 09:29 AM Crime & Justice
Most rape incidents in Bangladesh do not happen in dark alleys or isolated streets. They occur in places people trust the most -- inside homes.