THE World Bank measures per capita national income using the Atlas method. The total national income (GNI) of a country in local currency is converted into US dollars. In this case, the average …
An aspiring armyman, a science prodigy, a Messi fan—untold stories of student ‘murders’ in Bangladesh
Families navigate a long road to justice for their children killed in student protests that led to Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.
Unlocking the Untapped Potential of Digital Payments in Bangladesh
With a burgeoning economy, a growing middle class, and increasing internet penetration, the country is ripe for a digital payments transformation. Despite significant strides in recent years, the …
Chakravarthy makes memorable return as India beats Bangladesh in first T20
Leg-break bowler Varun Chakravarthy takes 3-31 on his return to international cricket as India beats Bangladesh by seven wickets with 49 balls remaining in the first Twenty20.
Massive blow to India, World Cup-winner ruled out of T20I series against Bangladesh, Tilak Varma comes in as replacement
Shivam Dube has been ruled out of the T20I series against Bangladesh owing to back injury. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma has be called as Dube’s replacement.
Remedial measures to address malaise in financial sector
The media has been abuzz with concerns about the rampant abuse of Bangladesh’s financial sector for more than a decade.
Bangladesh has enormous potentials for leather goods, footwear items: Adviser
Commerce and Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday (October 6) said Bangladesh has enormous potentials and opportunity to …
Bangladesh leather sector businesses seek loan interest waiver
Leather sector traders have requested an opportunity for loan interest waiver during a meeting with the finance advisor. On Sunday, the Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leather goods and Footwear …
The fishy diplomacy causing tensions between Bangladesh and India
Hilsa, which is Bangladesh’s national fish, is “cherished as the queen among fish”, said the outlet. Central to the culinary identity of both Bangladesh and the bordering Indian state of West Bengal, it was once used by former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a “tool of diplomacy” to “foster ties” with India.
Floods in southeast Bangladesh cause losses of Tk 14,421cr: CPD
Floods in southeastern Bangladesh have resulted in financial losses totaling Tk 14,421 crore (approximately 1.5 billion USD), according to …