Visionary Gujaratis will be cut to size once the US administration has time to pay attention to them. Just watch.

The current political instability in our country is one huge reason for not getting orders, unlike neighboring India, though their sector is full off sweatshops and small unreliable suppliers. India has recently heavily subsidized this sector to compete better with Bangladesh, but as usual -...

53 of 100 top green factories now in Bangladesh Golam Mowla Publish : 14 Jul 2026, 16:24 Bangladesh's position on the global stage in building an eco-friendly and sustainable apparel industry has grown even stronger. Four more ready-made garment (RMG) factories have recently achieved the...

Dhaka’s forgotten WWII story: What soldiers feared more than Japanese bullets Ystiaque Ahmed US soldiers and pilots based in Dhaka often talked about the Himalayan supply route with a mix of awe and exhaustion. It was a perilous air corridor—stretching out from Assam and Bengal—that somehow...

Amazing that he was able to evade capture for so long. I'm willing to bet money that he was hiding out in India somewhere. If Tareque pardons him, that'll be another surprise.

PM outlines plans to boost Bangladesh's tourism sector Published: July 15, 2026 | 02:21 PM 3 min read Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said the government considers tourism a central pillar for driving economic growth, creating jobs, and reducing poverty in Bangladesh, adding that...

PM wants ShareTrip to emerge as global travel brand Published: July 14, 2026 | 10:57 PM 2 min read Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has pledged government backing to help ShareTrip, the country's leading homegrown travel-tech platform, grow into a globally recognized brand, saying policy...

Bangkok Hospital remains trusted destination for Bangladeshi patients A Monitor Special Published: July 16, 2026 | 11:05 AM 4 min read Dhaka : Bangkok Hospital continues to attract a steady stream of Bangladeshi patients seeking specialized treatment, supported by advanced medical technology...

Chularat 11 Int'l Hospital focuses on Bangladesh amid rising medical travel A Monitor Special Published: July 16, 2026 | 11:13 AM 3 min read Dhaka : Thailand's Chularat 11 International Hospital is strengthening its engagement with Bangladesh as the country continues to emerge as one of its...

Damiang linking Bangladeshi patients to top-tier public hospitals across Shanghai A Monitor Special Published: July 16, 2026 | 11:09 AM 3 min read Dr Jack Zhang Dhaka : Damiang Medical Technology (Suzhou) Co, Ltd, a Chinese medical assistance company, is expanding its outreach to Bangladeshi...

Pay has to go up - but above all, business atmosphere and stability has to improve, to stem the tide of brain drain.

You are correct, there is ample scope of employing talented engineering graduates from Bangladesh who can remotely work with Chinese industry, but language will be a barrier.

I agree. Or alternately Korean subs (Chang Bogo Class) which are a German U214 copy.

Aarong unveils world's largest craft store in Dhanmondi UNB News Dhaka Publish- March 07, 2025, 02:33 PM UNB NEWS Aarong, Bangladesh’s fashion and lifestyle brand, announced the grand opening of its newest flagship outlet in Dhanmondi—the world’s largest craft store. Spread across an...

Biman conducting complex "C" checks (complete aircraft overhaul by disassembly) in Dhaka nowadays.

Verses of Bengali Poetry grace a corporate HQ highrise facade...

Meanwhile gasoline prices in the US are again climbing...

Talented engineers of any talent leave the country and go overseas to pursue higher study and settle overseas, i.e. Canada and Australia nowadays. Who can blame them? The govt. has failed to create a stable environment and stable pay for living at home. Ditto in India and Pakistan.

Oh I'd venture a guess, about a half dozen. The expertise is highly specialized and not as commonly found on our shores as it is in (say) the US or Western countries. People from Bangladesh (new engineers from BUET etc.) have to be trained in the skillsets. This training and skill cannot be...

US-Bangla set to lease 21 Boeing aircraft in $1.11b fleet expansion Formal announcement scheduled for 29 July. A Boeing plane is displayed at the Dubai Airshow, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters US-Bangla Airlines is set to expand its fleet by adding 21 new...