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Dhaka's Per Capita Income Hits $5,163, Nearly Double National Average; Capital Accounts for 46% of Bangladesh's GDP
Dhaka district's per capita income is $5,163, nearly double the national average. The capital contributes 46% of the national GDP and 40% of total employment, according to DCCI's Economic Position Index (EPI) findings.
- H Sarker
- 25 Oct, 2025
Garment Workers Block Road in Gazipur Over Three-Month Salary Arrears
More than 100 garment workers in Gazipur blocked a key road after their factory closed without notice. The workers of Shadhin Garments Ltd are demanding three months’ unpaid salaries as police and officials try to negotiate a resolution.
- H Sarker
- 18 Oct, 2025
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Why Gold Is More Expensive in Bangladesh Than India, Pakistan, and Nepal
Gold prices in Bangladesh have soared to record highs, surpassing India, Pakistan, and Nepal. Experts blame weak currency, high import duties, and limited legal imports for making gold costlier than regional markets.
- H Sarker
- 17 Oct, 2025
Itching: Not Just an Allergy — When It May Signal Life-Threatening Diseases
Itching is often linked to allergies or skin infections, but it can also signal serious illnesses like liver disease, kidney failure, autoimmune disorders, thyroid issues, diabetes, or even cancer. Persistent itching demands medical evaluation.
- H Sarker
- 16 Oct, 2025
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Teachers Suspend ‘Long March to Jamuna’, Announce New Protest Plans
Private school teachers in Bangladesh have postponed their “Long March to Jamuna” protest. They now plan to stage a 24-hour sit-in at Central Shaheed Minar followed by an indefinite hunger strike to press their demand for a 20% house rent hike.
- H Sarker
- 16 Oct, 2025
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Bangladesh Ranks 100th in 2025 Passport Index, 7th Weakest Globally
Bangladesh ranks 100th out of 106 in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, sharing its position with North Korea. It ranks above Nepal and Pakistan in South Asia but remains among the world’s weakest passports, offering visa-free access to only 38 destinations.
- H Sarker
- 16 Oct, 2025
Fire at CEPZ Factory Still Uncontrolled After Four Hours; 19 Units Battling the Blaze
A massive fire broke out at two factories in Chattogram’s Export Processing Zone (CEPZ). Even after four hours, the fire remains uncontrolled. At least 19 units from Fire Service and Navy are working to douse the flames. No casualties have been reported.
- H Sarker
- 16 Oct, 2025
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Bangladesh-Made Food Recognized Among the World’s Best Innovations
TIME Magazine has included Bangladesh’s MDCf-2, a low-cost, microbiota-directed complementary food, in its 2025 Best Innovations list for its breakthrough role in combating child malnutrition and improving gut health through locally sourced ingredients.
- H Sarker
- 10 Oct, 2025
Fake Skin Creams Worth Crores Seized — Extremely Harmful for Skin, Liver, and Kidneys
BSTI seized fake cosmetic products worth over 1 crore taka from Dhaka’s Chawkbazar and Mirpur. Tests revealed extremely high hydroquinone levels—over 2,700 times the limit—posing severe risks to skin, liver, and kidneys.
- H Sarker
- 08 Oct, 2025
Controversial Dramas Spark ‘Love Jihad’ Fears Among Bangladesh’s Hindu Minority
Controversial Dramas Spark ‘Love Jihad’ Fears Among Bangladesh’s Hindu Minority
- Pranati Guha Thakurta
- 10 Sep, 2025
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