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Taka among South Asia's most stable currencies: Bangladesh Bank
Taka among South Asia's most stable currencies: Bangladesh Bank

Taka among South Asia's most stable currencies: Bangladesh Bank

The Bangladeshi taka has remained one of the most stable currencies in South Asia and neighbouring countries over the past year. According to Bangladesh Bank data, the taka depreciated by only 0.59 percent against the US dollar from March 2025 to March 2026 .

Thai coffee chain brand 'Cafe Amazon' launches in Bangladesh
Thai coffee chain brand 'Cafe Amazon' launches in Bangladesh

Thai coffee chain brand 'Cafe Amazon' launches in Bangladesh

Thailand's international coffee chain brand Cafe Amazon is set to officially launch in Bangladesh on Thursday, August 6. On the opening day, two branches will begin operations — one in Dhaka's Basundhara Residential Area and the other at Basundhara City Shopping Mall.

BAU study finds microplastics in fish
BAU study finds microplastics in fish

BAU study finds microplastics in fish

Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have detected microplastics at an alarming level in native small fish from the Arial Beel, one of the country's largest natural wetlands.

Antibiotic levels exceed safe limits in poultry from Bangladesh, 2 other countries
Antibiotic levels exceed safe limits in poultry from Bangladesh, 2 other countries

Antibiotic levels exceed safe limits in poultry from Bangladesh, 2 other countries

Some samples of poultry meat sold in markets in Bangladesh, India and Vietnam have been found to contain higher levels of antimicrobial drug residues than internationally established safety limits, according to an international study led by the UK . The researchers warned that such residues could pose long-term public health risks and further exacerbate the problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) .

Bangladesh will never be a dependent state again: Foreign Minister
Bangladesh will never be a dependent state again: Foreign Minister

Bangladesh will never be a dependent state again: Foreign Minister

Bangladesh will never again be a 'client state' or dependent on any other country, said Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman. He said one of the biggest achievements of the July mass uprising was the re-establishment of the country's independent foreign policy.

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