Geoff Huston, Chief Scientist at the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), believes Bangladesh has made important strides in internet development but faces critical hurdles, particularly in …
Private sector loan growth in Bangladesh falls to lowest in a decade
According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, private sector loan growth dropped to just 6.82% in February, compared to 10.13% during the same period last year. Experts state that high interest …
Mar-a-Lago Meeting Highlights Zahid F Sarder Saddi’s Call for Global Action Amid Rising Extremism in Bangladesh
“During a private meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Bangladeshi human rights advocate Zahid F Sarder Saddi thanked the Trump family for their longstanding support and warned that Bangladesh is nearing a tipping …
FDI scenario in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has struggled for decades to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). Occasionally, promising prospects emerged, only to fade away for various reasons. For a country with no significant …
Bangladesh’s former minister of Sheikh Hasina’s cabinet assaulted by mob during court appearance
A former minister of deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s cabinet was allegedly assaulted by a mob during a court appearance on the outskirts of capital Dhaka, according to various …
Professor Yunus approves Starlink’s license to operate in Bangladesh
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has officially approved the license for Starlink, the US-based satellite internet provider, to begin operations in Bangladesh, …
Tipra Motha Party protests construction of Bangladesh embankments near Tripura border
Tipra Motha Party, a BJP ally, protested against Bangladesh’s embankment construction near the Tripura border. Demonstrators in Belonia were stopped by police. Party Chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya …
Textile industry explores solutions for yarn exports to Bangladesh
Textile mills in India seek alternative transport options as Bangladesh closes land ports for yarn exports, impacting Indian domestic industry.
Yunus approves licence for Starlink to operate in Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus approved the license for US-based Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellite service provider Starlink on Monday, …
ADB’s investment in Bangladesh aims to boost the private sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) aims to invest more to boost private sector participation in Bangladesh’s economy. Approximately $2.5 billion is in the pipeline for upcoming ADB-financed projects …