Still, Bangladesh nipping ahead of India in nominal per-capita GDP is a sign of remarkable success for the junior member of the pair, which was typically 40 per cent poorer until recently. It’s a …
Reneka from Bangladesh becomes top Telenor executive for a day
business, and politics for a day to promote equality, freedom, and representation for girls and young women. This year, three young women from Telenor’s operating markets – Bangladesh …
‘We do not get a chance at happiness’: the Bangladeshi fishermen caught by debt
Hilsa fishermen must borrow to buy equipment but have to sell their catch at a low price to moneylenders – creating a generational debt trap …
International Flights: SpiceJet Announces 8 New Flights Between India, Bangladesh From Nov 8 | Details Here
In a statement, SpiceJet said it will deploy a mix of its Boeing 737 and Bombardier Q400 aircraft on all these routes.
Bangladeshi expat lauded for exemplary deed in Qatar
The Foreign Ministry urged expats to derive inspiration from Yasin’s actions in projecting a positive image of Bangladesh in Qatar …
‘I’m alive but not living’: Survivors of Bangladesh’s rape crisis
With four reported rapes a day and many more unreported, survivors and activists are challenging violence and misogyny.
‘Are others from Bangladesh? Uddhav Thackeray slams BJP over free vaccine promise for Bihar
In its manifesto released on October 22, the BJP promised to offer free Covid vaccination for Bihar. The promise triggered a massive controversy with many opposition leaders questioning the Centre for …
Explained: Why has the comparison between India, Bangladesh per capita GDP got so much attention?
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 …