Lalon Memorial Festival, Rural Fair Begin Today

Final preparations are underway at Lalon Akhrabari in Cheuria, Kushtia, to commemorate the 136th disappearance anniversary (Tirodhan Dibosh) of the mystic saint Fakir Lalon Shah. Organized by the district administration and Lalon Academy, the three-day festival and rural fair will run from October 17 to October 19. The shrine premises and the Kaliganga riverbank stage […]Continue Reading

Winter Vegetables Hit the Market as Prices Remain Stable

Winter vegetables have recently started entering capital markets in Bangladesh, helping stabilize vegetable prices over the past week. However, the costs of protein staples, specifically fish, chicken, and eggs, remain high, keeping household budgets under severe strain. Persistent inflation in essential commodities continues to disproportionately affect low- and Continue Reading

No Steps Taken to Revive the Fragile Economy

Hasan Sohel During its 15 years, the autocratic Awami League government carried out widespread irregularities and corruption. It looted banks, committed loan fraud and sent thousands of crores of taka abroad. This caused a cash crisis in the banking sector, cut foreign currency reserves and left the economy fragile. The government also showed inflated costs […]Continue Reading

Traditional Winter Shawl and Wrapper Weaving Factories Struggle with Soaring Raw Material Prices and Supply Shortages

Before winter arrived, the sound of looms once filled the blanket-making factories in Kanchan Municipality of Rupganj upazila in Narayanganj. Skilled artisans used their hands to weave winter blankets in various colours and designs. But over time, this traditional industry has been pushed towards decline by a series of challenges. After production remained suspended for Continue Reading