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The decline of printed dictionaries is not limited to Bangladesh. Across the world, major publishers have been shifting their focus to digital platforms. Photo: TBS

The death of printed dictionaries

Today, dictionaries sit more as relics than necessities, reminders of a time when learning a new word meant flipping through pages rather than tapping a screen

A pair of Little Terns

A date with Padma’s breeding waders in Rajshahi 

Timely weather forecasts and early warning systems can support farmers in making better decisions. Photo: Rajib Dhar 

Forecast-based rice farming can transform Bangladesh’s agriculture

Day labourers gather with bicycles fitted with baskets and tools, waiting for work. Photo: Faisal Uddin Siam

From dawn trains to empty hands: Rajshahi’s jogalis struggle for daily work

Even when women are employed and earning, they often do not control it. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain 

Women’s economic empowerment and the upcoming budget of Bangladesh

The 100–125cc segment continues to offer the best balance of affordability, usability, and most importantly, fuel economy. PHOTO: Collected

Five bikes that help stretch every litre further

The Rohingya crisis has created a parallel food system—largely dependent on aid, yet closely tied to local economies. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Why is Bangladesh’s food system under strain despite stable supply?

Illustration: TBS

May Day, frozen capital and the silent cost to the economy

Photo: Courtesy

TBD Town Hall III highlights labour rights, workplace safety, and future of work

Smart door locks for modern homes

Smart door locks for modern homes

May Day recognises workers not merely as labour providers, but as economic partners. Photo: TBS

Labour Day: The urgency of valuing workers in financial inclusion

Nuclear Power: From bomb to energy

Nuclear Power: From bomb to energy

Selling of organic produce began on an experimental basis on Mohammadpur’s Salimullah Road from October 2014 until March 2015, after which the centre relocated to Razia Sultana Road, where it operates today. Photos: TBS

Pahari Haat: Taking on inorganic farming with hill-sourced produce