Businesses have said that Bangladesh has a huge potential to increase its investment and trade with major economies through Hong Kong as the global business hub is the ideal channel for mainland …
Studies in Bangladesh detail how e-waste recycling exposes workers to chemicals
Nirupam Aich, University at Buffalo engineering researcher, set out to study the hazards of electronic waste recycling after learning about illegal shipments of this waste from developed countries, …
India defeated heavily by Bangladesh in third match of SAFF Women’s Championships
MS Jahan Shopna netted a brace for Bangladesh, while Srimoti Sarkar got one to her name, to hand the defeat to India. However, this defeat had no impact on India’s semifinal qualification, as the Blue …
As Stronger Storms Hit, Farmers in Bangladesh Struggle To Pay Agricultural Loans
Farmers in coastal areas of Bangladesh are increasingly defaulting on their loans due to climate change-driven storms that are destroying the farms they put up as collateral. Agricultural loans for …
Secretary-level meeting begins tomorrow to boost Bangladesh-Bhutan trade
The two-day secretary-level meeting between Bangladesh and Bhutan will begin tomorrow at a hotel in the capital in order to make effective the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) signed earlier between …
Will the US ban on Chinese cotton impact Bangladesh’s garments industry?
Bangladesh does not import much cotton from China, as India and USA are the top sources of our raw cotton. But our garments industry is highly reliant on China for importing around 60-70% yarn and …
A Teesta River Water-Sharing Deal Is Critical for Bangladesh-India Ties
But the communique glossed over the Teesta River water-sharing issue, which is critical for Bangladesh – and also for the political future of Hasina, arguably the only steadfast friend of India in …
Bangladesh leader: Prolonged Rohingya stay impacts stability
Bangladesh’s prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, says the prolonged stay of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh has become a serious security and stability concern …
Upskilling, financial access can boost women entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
Several indicators show that women in Bangladesh, especially the youth, have a low participation rate in the labour force.
Deutsche Bank to open rep office in Bangladesh
Deutsche Bank, a German multinational investment bank and financial services company, is expanding its global network with the launch of its first representative …