This excerpt is from Kemon Shangshad Chai (What Kind of Parliament Do We Want), a political talk show hosted by Shakhawat Liton, executive editor of The Business Standard. The guest for this episode …
Japan EPA hailed by business leaders as boost to exports, investment and post-LDC transition
In a statement, Japan’s foreign ministry said both sides welcomed the signing, noting that as Bangladesh’s first EPA, the agreement would further strengthen the bond between two countries …
Bangladesh secures $8.02m in orders at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris
Bangladesh has secured encouraging business prospects at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Spring/Feb 2026, held on 2-4 February, with strong interest from international buyers in Bangladeshi apparel …
Pakistan and Uzbekistan reaffirm resolve to expand trade, economic ties
Uzbek president urges business communities of both countries to come forward to tap the full trade potential between Pakistan and Uzbekistan.
Budget Is Praised By Two US-India Trade Bodies
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said the budget underscored India’s commitment to economic growth, resilience, and global competitiveness, …
Pakistan must create 30 million jobs in next decade: World Bank president
Failure to do so could fuel ‘illegal migration or domestic instability’, he adds Read more at The Business Times.
Pakistan’s Economy In Deep Crisis With Soaring Poverty, India Emerges As World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy
By 2023, the country’s economy had all but stalled, and the IMF forecast only 0.5 per cent growth. On the other hand, in India, the economy remained on a robust growth path with an above 6 per cent …
Indonesia Influencer Marketing: Trends and Best Practices (2026)
Indonesia has over 160 million social media users, and usage is heavily mobile-first. People don’t use all platforms the same way. Each one plays a different role. TikTok is where trends start and …
How Bangladesh economy stands to gain as dollar hits four-year low
The dollar’s downturn is expected to appreciate the taka, as the euro and pound were among currencies that surged against the greenback this month. Eleven of the 19 emerging market currencies tracked …
Bangladesh, Pakistan resume direct flights after 14-year pause
Bangladesh and Pakistan on Thursday resumed direct flight connections after a 14-year hiatus, opening opportunities to boost trade and tourism between …