In a remarkable act of solo conservation, a 34-year-old Bangladeshi man spent 597 days planting an endangered native tree species in every single district of the country funding the entire mission himself. The story of Mahbubul Islam Polash and the boilam tree is one of Bangladesh’s most inspiring environmental stories of 2026.
Bangladesh has lost approximately 246,000 hectares of forest cover over the past two decades, with Bandarban district bearing the heaviest blow. Experts warn that the continued destruction of tree cover is directly fuelling urban heat islands and worsening Bangladesh’s already extreme vulnerability to climate change.
Bangladesh is battling its worst measles crisis in decades, with 194 children dead and over 28,000 suspected cases reported since mid-March 2026. The outbreak has now spread to 58 of 64 districts, with children under five accounting for the vast majority of victims. A nationwide vaccination campaign is underway, targeting 18 million children across the country.
If you are from Bangladesh and planning to visit the USA or helping family members apply for a U.S. visa you need to know about these important new rules. Starting 2026, there is a new bond payment, higher fees, and new interview requirements. Here is everything you need to know in simple words.
As Bangladesh prepares to celebrate Bangla New Year with nationwide festivities, the country faces rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East war while the Asian Development Bank forecasts a steady economic recovery for the coming fiscal years.
The government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced sweeping austerity measures this week as Bangladesh faces mounting pressure from the global fuel crisis triggered by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, with power outages, grounded migrant workers, and soaring commodity prices threatening an economy still finding its footing after last year’s landmark election.
Tarique Rahman has gone from exile in London to Prime Minister of Bangladesh in under two months. Here is the full story of his historic rise — and what he is doing in office today.Tarique Rahman has gone from exile in London to Prime Minister of Bangladesh in under two months. Here is the full story of his historic rise — and what he is doing in office today.
Bangladesh’s fuel crisis intensifies as the Middle East war disrupts energy supplies. Rationing begins, universities shut, and fertiliser factories go dark
