A vast area of forestland remained grabbed by different quarters for decades but the authorities took no effective measures to reclaim the land even after the change in …
Hidden financial strain of sister concerns
The financial sector in Bangladesh is grappling with a significant issue stemming from the unchecked proliferation of “sister concerns” within large local business groups.
Body of missing Queensland woman found in Bangladesh
The body of a missing Queensland woman has been found overseas. Rehana Parvin, 37, was found dead on September 12. She had travelled to Bangladesh in June to manage her multiple properties, as she …
What is holding back Bangladesh from export diversification?
Long-term strategies, sector-specific policies, business-friendly customs procedures, and efficient logistics must be ensured to diversify our export sector …
Businesses shutting down, non-performing loans on the rise
Businesses are shutting down one after another, while the volume of non-performing loans is increasing, according to government reports. Bangladesh’s business sector has been experiencing a form of …
Businesses shutting down, non-performing loans on the rise
Businesses are shutting down one after another, while the volume of non-performing loans is increasing, according to government reports. Bangladesh’s business sector has been experiencing a form of …
Bangladesh faces climate debt risk with $79.61 per capita burdens: Report
For every dollar of climate finance received as grant by Bangladesh, 95 cents are in the form of loans, creating a substantial debt burden …
Budget support from WB, IMF, ADB: Bangladesh may get $5.65b by this fiscal year
The government is expecting at least $5.65 billion in budget support this fiscal year from the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expedite …
Budget support from WB, IMF, ADB: Bangladesh may get $5.65b by this fiscal year
The government is expecting at least $5.65 billion in budget support this fiscal year from the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expedite …
World Bank says Bangladesh GDP growth to shrink in FY25
Bangladesh’s economic recovery remains sluggish as high inflation, a balance of payments deficit, and persistent financial sector challenges dampen progress, according to the World Bank’s latest …