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UK Unity Under Pressure as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Join Forces
Leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have signed a pact challenging Westminster’s authority over their constitutional futures.
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Education
Bangladesh’s Labour Market Faces Growing Pressure from the Youth Skills Gap
A widening gap between education and employer demand is making it harder for Bangladesh’s young graduates to secure productive employment.
Politics
Bangladesh Pushes Administrative Reform as Implementation Becomes the Test
Bangladesh advances public service reforms, facing the critical test of turning plans into faster, accountable outcomes.
World
Gaza at a Breaking Point, Civilians Caught Between War and Diplomacy
The UN says Gaza's humanitarian crisis is worsening as ceasefire diplomacy struggles to translate into relief for civilians.
Dispatch
Bangladesh's Youth Employment Challenge: Can Growth Create Enough Jobs?
Bangladesh's young workforce is growing, but skills gaps and weak job creation are making the transition from education to employment increasingly difficult.
Politics
New Pay Scale, Inflation, and Tax Reform: Is Bangladesh Easing the Cost-of-Living Crisis?
Bangladesh's latest pay scale and tax reforms aim to ease inflationary pressure, but economists say lasting relief depends on controlling prices.
Opinion
Revisiting the Ban on Honorific Titles in Official State Protocols
The recent prohibition of traditional honorifics in state communications raises concerns regarding state protocol, dignity, and global norms.
Technology
Why Bangladesh Is Turning Back to the 1980s Through AI
A viral AI photo trend is bringing 1980s fashion and memories to Bangladeshi social media, offering a playful escape from digital life.
World
Unpacking the Roots and Regional Fallout of Escalating Violence in Balochistan
Modern weaponry, deep economic grievances, and complex proxy dynamics fuel a long-standing conflict in Pakistan's resource-rich Balochistan province.
Opinion
New Horizon in Energy Security: IDB Signs $1B Eastern Refinery Deal
Bangladesh secures a $1 billion IDB deal to expand Eastern Refinery Limited in Patenga, tripling processing capacity and saving foreign currency.
Business
Dhaka’s Utility Crisis Deepens as Jurain and Shyampur Residents Protest Shortages
Residents in South Dhaka demand reliable gas and electricity after prolonged disruptions disrupt daily life and local businesses.
Business
Bangladesh Bank to Offer Young Entrepreneurs Up to Tk 20 Lakh
A new programme will provide selected young entrepreneurs with up to Tk 10 lakh in loans and Tk 10 lakh in grants.