Dhaka University has announced that 35 of its faculty members and researchers have been included in the “World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025” list, compiled by Stanford University and Netherlands-based publisher Elsevier. The list recognizes academics worldwide based on published papers, citations, H-index, consistency, and the impact of co-authors. Last year, only 10 DU researchers were […]
In a bid to strengthen the country’s investment environment, the Bangladesh Supreme Court has submitted a draft law to the Ministry of Law recommending the creation of specialized commercial courts. The proposal, finalized under Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, aims to provide faster, more transparent resolution of business disputes and bolster investor confidence at home […]
The Kamalganj Upazila Health Complex in Moulvibazar, meant to serve nearly 400,000 people, is struggling under severe doctor shortages, poor waste management and crumbling infrastructure, according to a report in the Daily Star. Of the hospital’s 136 sanctioned posts, just 86 are filled, leaving vacancies for consultants in medicine, surgery and anaesthesia, as well as […]
South Asia is emerging as one of the most vulnerable regions to freshwater depletion, with new satellite data showing steep losses across its major river basins. The Indus and Ganges-Brahmaputra systems, which sustain hundreds of millions of people in Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh, are experiencing some of the fastest rates of water decline in […]
Bangladesh is facing mounting water stress as new satellite data reveals steep declines in freshwater storage across the Ganges–Brahmaputra Basin. A study published in Science Advances shows the basin is losing water at a rate of −1.09 cm per year (−1.40 cm/year when glaciers are included). This loss stems from a combination of Himalayan glacier […]
For too long, Bangladesh’s economy has leaned on the remittances of workers sent abroad, often into conditions that human rights groups describe as modern-day slavery. In Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, migrant laborers routinely face wage theft, confiscated passports, unsafe housing, and outright abuse. The latest Daily Star report makes clear that the labour […]
A new nationwide survey has found overwhelming support for holding Bangladesh’s 13th national election in February 2026, with nearly nine out of ten respondents backing the proposed timing. The poll, conducted by Innovision Consulting between Sept. 2 and 15 among more than 10,000 eligible voters, revealed that 87 percent favor the February date. The findings […]
U.S. companies face an estimated $14 billion annual bill after President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 application fee on new H-1B visas, according to a report in the Financial Times. India is the largest receipt of H-1B visas. The White House said the move, effective with the February lottery, is meant to push firms toward […]
The Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications has drawn sharp criticism from Indian leaders and global business groups who warn it could undermine U.S. innovation. The policy, which takes effect Sunday, applies to new applicants for the visa program that allows American companies to hire skilled foreign professionals. Indian nationals account for […]
The overthrow of Nepal’s government this month is the latest sign of political unrest rattling India’s neighbors and testing New Delhi’s regional influence. Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned after protests led by young Nepalis denouncing corruption, elitism and inequality. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been installed as caretaker prime minister until elections in […]
