Shakhawat Supon (Koushik), Trainee Sub-Editor, UNB The death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg on September 19 in Singapore has rekindled reflection on the enduring cultural bonds between the Indian state of Assam and Bangladesh. Garg, aged 52, died from drowning while swimming at Lazarus Island without a life jacket.

Yunus emphasises trade and connectivity in South Asia
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has underscored the importance of reviving and strengthening the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), describing it as a “family of very close members” with significant untapped potential for regional integration. Speaking at an event titled “A Conversation with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus”,

Bangladesh, 3 others seek entry into RCEP
Bangladesh, along with Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Chile, has formally expressed interest in joining the China-backed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest trade bloc, according to Southeast Asian officials. RCEP currently comprises China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and all ten members of the Association of

High spectrum fees risk slowing digital future
Allowing spectrum prices to adjust could unlock up to US $45 billion of economic growth by 2035 The GSMA released on Wednesday “The Impact of Spectrum Pricing in Bangladesh,” a comprehensive analysis that links the country’s spectrum pricing and tax burden to slower network investment and lagging internet speeds. The