icddr,b: How a Dhaka Cholera Laboratory Changed Global Medicine
Founded as a SEATO cholera laboratory in Dhaka in 1960, icddr,b proved oral rehydration therapy and became a world leader in global public health research.
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BUET: Bangladesh's Premier Engineering University and Its Long Road from a Survey School
From an 1876 colonial survey school at Nalgola to Bangladesh's top engineering university — BUET's history, research role and the Abrar Fahad reckoning.
Read MoreUniversity of Dhaka: The Oxford of the East and the Cradle of a Nation
Born in 1921 as compensation for a lost province, the University of Dhaka — the 'Oxford of the East' — shaped a language movement and midwifed a nation.
Read MoreThe Bengal Famine of 1943: The Hungry Year That Scarred a Nation
War, a cyclone and soaring rice prices made food unaffordable in 1943 Bengal, killing millions. The famine's causes remain debated by historians today.
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Rangs Group: The Conglomerate Driving Bangladesh's Industrial Growth
With its diverse portfolio of businesses, strong brand recognition, and commitment to corporate social responsibility, the company is well-positioned to sustain its growth in the future.
Exploring Khulna: A Thriving Hub of Economy and Culture in Bangladesh
Khulna city profile: the Sundarbans gateway on the Rupsha and Bhairab rivers — 719,557 people at the 2022 census, Mongla Port's record FY2024-25, the 2020 closure of its nine state jute mills, shrimp exports, Khulna Shipyard, salinity and drinking-water stress, and a four-and-a-half-hour road link to Dhaka via the Padma Bridge.
Eastern Bank PLC: A Leading Commercial Bank in Bangladesh
Eastern Bank continues to pursue a strategy of organic growth and strategic partnerships, to generate long-term value for its customers and shareholders.
