PM reaffirms commitment to workers' rights during talks with ILO chief
2 hour(s) ago Bangladesh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today reaffirmed his government's commitment to protecting workers' rights, improving workplace safety and implementing international labour standards during a meeting with International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert F Houngbo.
Hill water from India floods border villages in Netrakona
1 hour(s) ago Natural disaster
BWDB says river levels are rising and warns of further flooding in low-lying areas

FIFA emerges as biggest winner

3 hour(s) ago FIFA World Cup 2026
For FIFA, the tournament represented far more than football. The governing body is expected to end its current four-year commercial cycle with revenues approaching $15 billion, nearly double the $7.6 billion generated from the Qatar World Cup in 2022.
‘Waterlogging is now more a problem of governance than of rainfall’
Interviews
Dr Efadul Huq, assistant professor of environmental science and policy at Smith College in the US, talks about the governance failures behind persistent urban waterlogging in Bangladesh.
A higher growth target without credible reform will remain elusive
Views
Growth cannot be declared or budgeted into existence; it must be earned through credibility, investment, productivity, and institutional change.

In Pictures / A family affair: Yamal shares World Cup glory with those who matter most

9 hour(s) ago FIFA World Cup 2026
The newly crowned world champion sought only the solace and celebration of his mother and girlfriend, moments of quiet intimacy that anchored his historic achievement.

Fuel import bill jumps 85% amid Middle East conflict

20 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
Costlier crude imports are pushing up subsidies, inflation and pressure on reserves after renewed conflict unsettled global energy markets

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China–Bangladesh Community: Bandwagoning, soft alignment, or rhetoric?
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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.