Bangladesh's universities are churning out more and more start-ups. Jam-packed demo days and booming business plan competitions often spark celebration on social media. However, behind all this outward momentum is a sobering fact: around 90 per cent of start-ups fail within the first five years wor
Across Bangladesh, Ramadan 2026 has drawn young people into its centre in ways that go well beyond routine observance. In Dhaka, student clubs and volunteer groups have taken on community dinners and charity drives with a seriousness that stands out. Students at International School Dhaka, for inst
As the holy month of Ramadan unfolds in Bangladesh, it brings with it a familiar rhythm of spiritual reflection, community gatherings, and a palpable shift in the nation's economic tempo. Beyond the evening iftar bazaars and festive shopping, a much larger, globally connected economic force is quie
The government plans short-term training programmes for 366,540 young people in 505 upazilas nationwide to help half of them become self-employed by June 2028, planning ministry sources say. The Ministry of Youth and Sports recently submitted the proposal of a project titled "Strengthening Upazila
To the newly elected party, Your victory in February 2026 carries a mandate that extends far beyond partisan politics. The students who stood in the streets during July 2024 did not risk their lives for cosmetic change or a mere rotation of parties. They demanded the dismantling of a system that h
