A failure beyond the students

SSC results / A failure beyond the students

The question is not simply why this year’s students performed badly. The more important question is why the sytstem failed to identify and address their weaknesses.

15 Aug 2026, 11:58 AM - Opinion

How does Bangladesh elect its president?

Bangladesh elects its president indirectly, with MPs choosing the head of state rather than voters casting ballots directly. Here’s how the process works, from nomination to the final vote.

1 hr ago - Explainer

How does Bangladesh elect its president?

ICU shortage leaves critically ill patients waiting for beds

For critically ill patients at Rangpur Medical College Hospital, the wait for an intensive care unit (ICU) bed can be a matter of life and death.

11 Aug 2026, 9:35 AM

ICU shortage leaves critically ill patients waiting for beds at Rangpur Medical College Hospital

Preparatory meeting held for presidential election

A preparatory meeting for the 2026 presidential election was held at the Cabinet Room of Parliament on Tuesday.

11 Aug 2026, 9:26 AM - Digest

Preparatory meeting held for presidential election in Parliament
At least 132 killed in Colombia's strongest earthquake in years

At least 132 killed in Colombia's strongest earthquake in years

11 Aug 2026, 9:29 AM - Digest

Taiwan, South Korea drive Asian equity outflows in July as AI worries bite

Taiwan, South Korea drive Asian equity outflows in July as AI worries bite

11 Aug 2026, 9:39 AM - Digest

Khagrachhari Model Mosque Arson Claim is FALSE — The Video is UNB's Footage of a Dinajpur Attack

Fact Check / Khagrachhari Mosque Arson Claim FALSE: Video Shows Dinajpur Attack

11 Aug 2026, 9:58 AM - Fact Check

Salinity creeps deeper into southwest

Saltwater is rapidly intruding into Bangladesh's southwestern region, with nearly 68 percent of cultivable land affected in 18 of 19 coastal districts, according to a new government study.

15 Aug 2026, 11:10 AM - Feature

Salinity creeps deeper into southwest
Bangladesh's bat-making hub eyes global cricket market

Bangladesh's bat-making hub eyes global cricket market

15 Aug 2026, 11:03 AM - Feature

Bangladesh eyes a smarter, more efficient future

AI-driven public services / Bangladesh eyes a smarter future

15 Aug 2026, 10:55 AM - Feature

How to stay safe during an earthquake: A visual guide

How to stay safe during an earthquake: A visual guide

Earthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury.

2 hrs ago - Explainer

US-Iran talks in deadlock – what’s the latest?

US-Iran talks in deadlock – what’s the latest?

The US and Iran continue their standoff in the Strait of Hormuz as mediators try to coax talks.

7 hrs ago - Explainer

Why India and Pakistan celebrate independence a day apart

August 14 vs August 15 / Why India and Pakistan celebrate independence a day apart

India and Pakistan — were born on August 15, 1947. However, Islamabad celebrates Independence Day a day earlier. Here’s the story behind it

15 Aug 2026, 11:20 AM - Explainer

How to bring more playfulness to your everyday life

How to bring more playfulness to your everyday life

Go on, live a little.

15 Aug 2026, 11:10 AM - Explainer

Developing countries have greater opportunities in the AI race, Bangladesh leads in healthcare

World Bank report / AI Race Opens New Doors for Developing Countries, Bangladesh Leads in Healthcare

The biggest concern around artificial intelligence, or AI, worldwide is how many people's jobs will be lost as a result of the widespread adoption and intensified use of this technology. However, the picture is somewhat different in developing countries like Bangladesh. AI could help boost economic growth in developing countries.

15 Aug 2026, 11:25 AM - Analysis

Why Did Iran Launch the First Attack This Time Amid the Ceasefire?

Why Did Iran Launch the First Attack This Time Amid the Ceasefire?

Iran has resumed fighting, ending the temporary calm in the Middle East. In the words of the United States, it was a “sudden” attack.

15 Aug 2026, 11:12 AM - Analysis

What Politics Lies Behind Trump’s Visa Bond?

What Politics Lies Behind Trump’s Visa Bond?

The United States has ushered in a new chapter in immigration and border control policy around the world.

15 Aug 2026, 11:07 AM - Analysis

Move for zero-cost recruitment to Malaysia raises hope

Move for zero-cost recruitment to Malaysia raises hope

Kuala Lumpur’s recent announcement of a zero-cost recruitment policy widely seen as a move in the right direction, but doubts persist over its implementation.

15 Aug 2026, 11:00 AM - Analysis

Yet another blow to the reform process

News analysis / Yet another blow to the reform process

The July uprising led to public expectation for lasting reforms, including constitutional changes, to strengthen Bangladesh’s democratic institutions.

15 Aug 2026, 10:58 AM - Analysis

The invisible Mintis of Karwan Bazar

The invisible Mintis of Karwan Bazar

Every night, when most of Dhaka is winding down, Karwan Bazar comes alive. Trucks loaded with vegetables, fish and fruit crowd its narrow lanes, traders negotiate prices and buyers hurry to secure the day’s supplies

15 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM - Long Reads

Which female-dominated jobs are actually the most exposed to AI?

Which female-dominated jobs are actually the most exposed to AI?

As the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) sweep across the labour force, it’s understandable for workers to be concerned about which jobs are most at risk of being replaced by technology.

15 Aug 2026, 11:29 AM - Long Reads

Southeast Asia’s Border Disputes: Wars in Waiting?

Southeast Asia’s Border Disputes: Wars in Waiting?

The region’s maritime borders are hotly contested, but on land there’s the real risk of conflict, too.

The Diplomat - 1 hr ago - Opinion

The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity

By Rafael Shikhani, Al Jazeera - 1 hr ago - Opinion

The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity

Post July uprising, Bangladesh has rediscovered 1947 – but forgotten those uprooted by Partition

Jannatul Naym Pieal, Fcroll - 15 Aug 2026, 11:17 AM - Opinion

Post July uprising, Bangladesh has rediscovered 1947 – but forgotten those uprooted by Partition

Britain and America's 'Special Relationship' Is a Myth Built on Power, Not Partnership

Inderjeet Parmar and Bamo Nouri, The Wire - 15 Aug 2026, 10:55 AM - Opinion

Britain and America's 'Special Relationship' Is a Myth Built on Power, Not Partnership

Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers Jonathan Freedland

Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian - 15 Aug 2026, 10:43 AM - Opinion

Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers Jonathan Freedland

How a pragmatic axis could reshape the Middle East

Marco Carnelos, Middle East Eye

The Global South’s digital future must not belong to Bezos and Musk

Tafi Mhaka, Al Jazeera columnist.

Bangladesh must confront its failing research culture

Md. Noor Hamza Peash, World University of Bangladesh, The Daily Star

Bangladesh must redesign education for the age of AI

H. M. Sabbir Hossain, The Daily Star

Worsening gas shortage threatens exports, disrupts daily life

Anisul Islam, UNB News
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead

Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row, has been found dead.

15 Aug 2026, 10:49 AM - Digest

PM welcomes Visa’s investment in digital economy

PM welcomes Visa’s investment in digital economy

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday welcomed greater private-sector partnership in Bangladesh’s digital financial services and technology sectors as Visa expressed interest in expanding its investment and business operations in the country.

11 Aug 2026, 9:22 AM - Digest

Testing Beyond Headlines CMS Functional capabilities

Testing Beyond Headlines CMS Functional capabilities

This is a comprehensive test article designed to test the CMS and frontend components of Beyond Headlines.

5 Aug 2026, 6:26 AM - Digest

Consistency by Design: The 500-Year Journey from Woodcuts and Letterpress to Modern Design Systems

History Tells Us / Exploring the visual principles that shaped today's digital products

The foundations of modern design systems were laid long before the digital era. From Gutenberg's printing press and reusable woodcut blocks to today's Figma components and design tokens, the core principles of consistency, readability, and scalability have remained remarkably unchanged.

4 Aug 2026, 7:37 AM - Digest