Farrukh Khosru: Bangladesh’s housing market, particularly in the capital Dhaka, continues to reel under mounting pressure, as soaring construction costs, restrictive urban policies, and rapid urbanisation deepen the country’s affordable housing crisis. Despite a slowdown in new developments, residential property prices remain on a steep upward trajectory, exacerbating the burden

Yunus to succeed in bringing positive changes, Fakhrul hopes
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed the hope that very good things await the nation as interim government head Dr Muhammad Yunus will succeed in addressing political and other problems. “We have problems, and these will be resolved. In fact, a lot of progress has already

2nd Best of Bangladesh kicks off in Amsterdam
The second edition of the “Best of Bangladesh in Europe” event kicked off on 17 April and closed its doors next day. The event showcases the dynamic potential of Bangladesh’s economy. It has taken place at Beurs Van Berlage, in Amsterdam and is expected to attract over 1500 visitors, including

Container ship service begins between Mongla, Ctg ports
In a significant development aimed at reducing export costs and enhancing trade accessibility in the greater Khulna region, container ships are expected to start operating between Mongla and Chattogram ports on a domestic maritime route from April. This initiative marks a strategic move to revitalise Mongla Port—Bangladesh’s second seaport—which, after