Clothing Purchases Declining in the U.S. Market
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) export sector has been facing difficulties for seven consecutive months. During the July–February period of the current fiscal year, overall exports declined by 3.13 percent to $31.90 billion due to a fall in garment exports. In the same period of the previous year, exports stood at $32.94 billion.
Energy-Saving Move: Universities and English Medium Schools Closed From Today
Due to the war in the Middle East, the government has decided to close all universities in the country to save electricity and fuel. At the same time, English medium schools have also been declared closed on the occasion of the holy Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr.
Young Man Beaten to Death Over Robbery Allegation, Motorcycle Set on Fire
A young man (26) was beaten to death on allegations of robbery in Jalkuri of Narayanganj. During the incident, locals also set a motorcycle on fire. The incident occurred on Sunday (March 8) at around 7:00 am in the Koroitola area of Jalkuri.
Fertilizer Supply Becomes New Concern for Bangladesh Amid Energy Crisis
The impact of the ongoing instability in the Middle East is now beginning to affect not only the energy sector but also the fertilizer market. Experts fear that import-dependent Bangladesh may face major fertilizer challenges in the future due to uncertainty in natural gas supply in the international market, increased transportation costs, and disruptions in the supply chain.
Blast at Temple in Cumilla Injures Priest, Sparks Panic in Area
Four people, including a priest, were injured in a cocktail explosion left by miscreants at a temple in Cumilla city. The incident occurred around 6:30 PM on Saturday (March 7) at the Kali Gachtala Shiva Temple in the South Thakurpara (Baganbari) area of the city. Police said that two more cocktail explosions took place at nearby locations around the temple at the same time.
From Classrooms to Boardrooms: The Unfinished Journey of Bangladeshi Women
Bangladesh has achieved significant progress in women's education and economic participation compared to many countries in South Asia. Currently, the female literacy rate has reached about 72 percent, and gender parity in primary and secondary education has almost been ensured. About 60 percent of the workers in the country's ready-made garment sector, one of the main driving forces of the economy, are women, which forms an important foundation of the country’s more than 50 billion dollars in export earnings. According to recent data from the World Bank, the female labor force participation rate in Bangladesh is around 42 percent, which is higher than that of India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Young Man Killed After Altercation While Trying to Buy Fuel at Filling Station, ‘Beaten by Staff’
A young man was killed after being assaulted while trying to buy fuel in Jhenaidah. The incident occurred at around 8:45 pm on Saturday at a filling station in the Jhenaidah Central Bus Terminal area.
Violence Against Women and Rape Have Increased Since BNP Formed Government: Nahid Islam
Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Chief Whip of the Opposition, has claimed that incidents of violence against women and rape have increased across the country since the BNP formed the government.
Justice Delayed: Over 10 Lakh Cases Pending in Women and Children Tribunals
More than one million cases are currently pending in the country’s Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunals, with over 10,000 rape cases remaining unresolved for more than five years. Rights groups say the prolonged delays highlight deep structural problems in the justice system and demand urgent reforms.
Bangladeshi Migrant Arrivals in Europe Rise Sharply in 2025
The number of Bangladesh nationals arriving in Europe by sea and land increased significantly in 2025, according to newly released migration data.