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Technological Challenges of the Bangladesh Meteorological Office

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries. Situated in the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers and bordering the Bay of Bengal, the country experiences frequent cyclones, floods, heavy rainfall, heatwaves, and thunderstorms. Accurate weather forecasting is therefore not merely a scientific necessity but a matter of public safety, economic stability,…

Science, Technology & Innovation

Ambitious Goals for Power Generation

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh has set ambitious goals for power generation, yet actual output consistently trails behind planned targets. The discrepancy between aspiration and delivery can be attributed to a complex interplay of structural, financial, and institutional weaknesses that have gradually accumulated over time. We must understand the reasons behind the country’s continued shortcomings and the necessary changes…

Sustainability & Urban Planning

The Business of Broadcasting: What the FIFA World Cup 2026 Teaches Bangladesh About Sports Television Rights

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 editor No Comments

The FIFA World Cup is far more than the world’s biggest football tournament. It is one of the most valuable media properties ever created, generating billions of dollars through broadcasting rights, sponsorships, advertising, and digital content. In football-loving Bangladesh, the World Cup captivates millions of viewers every four years, transforming television screens, restaurants, shopping malls,…

Media, Publishing & Digital Dissemination

Monsoon and Vegetable Production

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 editor No Comments

The monsoon season is vital to Bangladesh’s agricultural sector, but for vegetable farmers, it can also be a significant source of loss. From June to September, the country’s land surface is subject to inundation, with up to three-quarters of the land surface potentially affected. This has significant ramifications for vegetable production. Recent floods have destroyed…

Agriculture

Strengthening Regional Trade: Applying the TradeMark East Africa (TMEA) Model to the India–Bangladesh–Myanmar Trade Transit Mechanism

July 2, 2026July 4, 2026 editor No Comments

Regional trade corridors play a vital role in promoting economic integration, reducing transport costs, and improving connectivity among neighboring countries. The India-Bangladesh-Myanmar (IBM) trade transit corridor holds significant strategic potential as a gateway linking South Asia with Southeast Asia hence supporting regional initiatives such as the Act East Policy and BIMSTEC cooperation. Despite this potential,…

Trade, Commerce & Industry

4,200 Participants, 130+ Speakers, Thousands of Meetings-Yet Equity FDI Grew Less Than 2%

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

For years, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has played a pivotal role in encouraging, facilitating and retaining investment in Bangladesh. While it deserves credit for initiatives such as its 180-Day Action Plan to unify a long-fragmented investment architecture and the digitalisation of one-stop services, its overall impact remains open to question, particularly in 2025….

Economy & Policy Governance

Decline of Social Media Economy in Bangladesh

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

Scroll through any social media feed in Bangladesh today, and the signs are unmistakable: fewer viral brand campaigns, dwindling engagement on sponsored posts, and a growing chorus of content creators questioning whether the influencer economy still pays. The glow that once surrounded digital influencing has faded considerably. But what exactly is driving this downturn? Is…

Economy & Policy Governance

Digital Reading in Bangladesh: The Gaps, the Challenges, and the Bilingual Breakthrough

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

Overview Bangladesh carries a literary heritage of remarkable depth. From the poetry of Rabindranath Tagore to the novels of Humayun Ahmed, the country has long nurtured a reading culture shaped by language, emotion, and a fierce sense of identity. That culture, however, has struggled to find its footing in the digital age. Despite a young,…

Media, Publishing & Digital Dissemination

Bangladesh Labour Law Reforms 2025–2026: Key Developments, Emerging Challenges and the Road Ahead

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

The Bangladesh Labour Act recently underwent extensive legislative reform through amendments initially enacted by Presidential Ordinance on 17 November 2025 and later approved by Parliament on 10 April 2026, resulting in significant revisions to the country’s labour law regime through Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act, 2026. The recent amendments mark one of the most extensive labour…

Law & Local Governance

Bangladesh’s Poultry Industry and the Path to Sustainable Growth: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s poultry industry has emerged as one of the most important pillars of the country’s agricultural economy. It plays a vital role in ensuring food security, meeting the growing demand for animal protein, creating rural employment, and supporting small-scale entrepreneurship. Today, approximately eight million people are directly and indirectly employed in the sector, while nearly…

Agriculture