Local traders and residents laid siege to Adabor Police Station in the Mohammadpur area of Dhaka in the early hours of Saturday, demanding urgent action against what they described as a surge in extortion and violent robbery. The protest began at approximately 1:00 a.m. on 21 February, when aggrieved business owners, factory workers and members […]

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, dates — an essential item for breaking the fast — have once again come under sharp focus in Bangladesh’s retail markets. Although overall imports have increased by more than 11 per cent compared with last year, consumers are facing noticeably higher prices for several popular varieties. Dates hold […]

In today’s technology-driven world, the country that commands control over semiconductor “chips” invariably holds a decisive technological advantage. From artificial intelligence and electric vehicles to smartphones and advanced defence systems, semiconductors sit at the heart of nearly every modern innovation. Recent industry forecasts suggest that the global semiconductor market is on course to approach US$1 […]