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Educated but unemployed; joblessness soars among graduates in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 6 -- Tanvir Rahman holds a business degree and big dreams, but after two years of job hunting, he is still waiting for his first real opportunity. Tanvir's story is far from unique. Acr... Read More


Eid Shopping Frenzy: Dhaka's footpaths abuzz with middle-class shoppers

Dhaka, March 29 -- ul-Fitr draws near, the heart of Bangladesh's capital pulsates with an electrifying shopping spree. The city's pavements, ordinarily an unassuming stretch of concrete, have been tr... Read More


Bangladesh's wholesale markets: Hidden forces still controlling prices

Dhaka, March 21 -- Powerful syndicates are manipulating prices, controlling supply and influencing market trends, affecting both small businesses and consumers in the wholesale markets, and this is ha... Read More


Surge in substandard products in Bangladesh exposes gaps in govt oversight

, March 15 -- The growing practice of selling substandard products for extra profit has become a serious concern in Bangladesh, particularly in Dhaka, as the absence of strict government intervention ... Read More


Eid shopping in Dhaka: Rising prices reshape consumer options

Dhaka, March 9 -- As Ramadan unfolds, the spirit of Eid shopping in Dhaka is met with a financial hurdle-rising prices. Consumers, already burdened by inflation, are adjusting their spending habits, ... Read More


Dhaka emerges as a hub for counterfeit products

Dhaka, March 2 -- Counterfeit products falsely claiming Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution's (BSTI's) certification are flooding the market, posing severe public health risks. From food to ... Read More


Dhaka's shopping malls dazzle well ahead of Eid shopping frenzy

Dhaka, March 2 -- ul-Fitr still a month away, shopping malls and retail hubs across Dhaka have already embraced the festive spirit, adorning themselves with elaborate decorations to attract eager shop... Read More


Illegal Gas Cylinder Trade in Bangladesh: A Growing Threat to Public Safety

, Feb. 28 -- A series of recent gas cylinder explosions in Dhaka and surrounding areas have raised serious concerns about public safety, prompting urgent calls for stricter regulations and enforcement... Read More


Food safety concerns mount as Bangladesh's eatery industry expands unchecked

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Despite the rapid expansion of Bangladesh's food service industry, encompassing hotels, restaurants and roadside tea stalls, concerns over food safety remain largely unaddressed, con... Read More


Traffic rule violations aggravating Dhaka's gridlock

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- While every road user plays a role in Dhaka's escalating traffic congestion, widespread disregard for traffic regulations continues to exacerbate the crisis, according to experts. Th... Read More