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Inflation, budget crunch dampen Eid outfit shopping festivity

Dhaka, March 30 -- Abdul Bashar went to an outlet of a popular fashion brand for children's dresses ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. However, the private sector executive returned home empty-handed as the prices... Read More


Eid style guide: Local designs shine with mix of modernity and tradition

Dhaka, March 21 -- Tamanna Afreen excitedly browses through local fashion outlets for her Eid outfit amidst the bustling crowds, her energy undiminished by the throng. Drawn to the sarees and salwar ... Read More


Bangladesh's e-commerce sector looking for Eid business boost

Dhaka, March 20 -- College student Nafisa Nidhi is opting for online shopping on e-commerce platforms instead of physically stepping into stores for Eid-ul-Fitr shopping, especially with the college-l... Read More


Women entrepreneurship is growing in Bangladesh. But the gender gap in credit access persists

Dhaka, March 8 -- While the number of women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh has risen, they continue to face challenges in securing loans in the small and medium enterprises sector. To meet Bangladesh Ba... Read More


Vulnerable, exploited and abused: Bangladesh domestic helps lack legal protection, workers' rights

Dhaka, March 5 -- The domestic helps of Bangladesh are arguably larger in number than garment factory workers, but they have no legal protection or rights as workers. The government formulated a poli... Read More


Bangladesh ranked among the worst in palliative care. A decade later, have things gone better?

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Aklima Khatun started taking chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with uterine cancer six months ago. After three sessions, she stopped receiving the treatment because of severe compl... Read More