Self-censorship, political pressure and financial constraints are threatening press freedom and public trust in journalism, speakers said at the Bengal Delta Conference 2026 in Dhaka.
As Argentina prepared to face Spain in the World Cup final, thousands of miles from Buenos Aires, another sea of blue and white was forming across Bengal. In Bangladesh, Argentine flags hung from rooftops and giant jerseys stretched between apartment buildings. Across the border in Kolkata, India, fans gathered before dawn around outdoor screens, wearing […]
Sir Mark Tully, the former British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) correspondent whose reporting during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War became a vital source of information, died on Sunday in New Delhi at age 90.
A Bangladeshi child wounded by a stray bullet allegedly fired from Myanmar along southern Teknaf border remained in critical condition on Tuesday.
Indian lawmaker Asaduddin Owaisi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to return former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina to Bangladesh during a campaign speech this week, sharply criticizing the government for what he described as political inconsistency in its messaging on migration.
A top energy executive said Bangladesh must deepen regional cooperation to meet its future power needs, arguing that the country lacks the land and resources to rely on domestic renewable energy.
Bangladesh faces mounting climate threats as extreme heat, flooding, and rising coastal salinity put millions at risk, according to a new World Bank report on South Asia’s adaptation challenges.
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Dhaka on Saturday evening, marking the third tremor to hit Bangladesh in about 36 hours, officials said.
The World Bank says unlocking the potential of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) could yield the biggest job gains in South Asia. These firms account for the majority of employment but face regulatory hurdles, unreliable infrastructure, and limited access to credit. Simplifying tax and labor laws, investing in energy and transportation, and eliminating favoritism […]
Despite rapid economic growth, South Asia remains one of the world’s most unequal regions for working women. Only about one in three women participate in the labor force, compared with one in two globally, according to the World Bank. Cultural norms, household duties, and safety concerns keep many out of paid work. Experts say governments […]
