Bangladesh’s per capita GDP was merely half of India’s in 2007 — but this was just before the global financial crisis. It was roughly 70% of India’s in 2014 and this gap closed rapidly in the last few …
OP-ED: Digital credit in Bangladesh: Covid and beyond
While efforts to promote financial inclusion have focused on providing access to opening FI accounts and promoting savings products among the bottom-of-the-pyramid (BoP), Covid-19 has driven home the …
S Korean envoy discusses investment opportunities in Bangladesh
Appreciating the active business relations between the two countries, both sides agreed to work closely to explore cooperation and investment opportunities beyond the traditional textile and garment …
Secy: Govt to free Bangladesh from child labour to achieve SDGs
Labour and Environment Secretary KM Abdus Salam has said Keraniganj would be a child labour- free area by 2022 as the government is determined to eliminate it from the country to achieve SDGs. “A …
The zip is back for Taskin Ahmed and Rubel Hossain as cricket returns to Bangladesh
Here are the five major takeaways from Bangladesh’s practice matches, including the BCB President’s Cup that marked the resumption of cricket in the country after the hiatus because of the Covid-19 …
Myanmar will take back Rohingya from Bangladesh: China
Myanmar has assured Beijing that Rohingya will be repatriated, top Chinese diplomat tells Bangladeshi counterpart – Anadolu Agency …
Covid-19 vaccine, economic recovery: Bangladesh seeks $1b loan from World Bank
Bangladesh has sought the financial support of USD one billion from the World Bank for Covid-19 vaccine, economic recovery and budget support.
Earthquake hits Bangladesh
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on Richter Scale and depth of 50 km struck Bangladesh at 08:51 am on Saturday. “An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on Richter Scale and depth 50 km hit Bangladesh at 08:51 …
Bangladesh: Stop Intimidating Activists, Victims’ Families
The Bangladesh authorities should end the ongoing harassment and threats against activists, human rights defenders, and their families by law enforcement and intelligence agencies, four human rights …
Is Bangladesh missing the e-commerce bus?
To understand what a well-developed e-commerce ecosystem can do for Bangladesh, you wouldn’t need to look very far.