Hasina, 78, has been living in India after she fled Dhaka following the collapse of her government in August, 2024 in the face of a massive anti-government agitation.
US grants Bangladesh fresh 60-day waiver for Russian fuel imports
The United States has granted Bangladesh a fresh 60-day sanctions waiver to import Russian-origin finished petroleum products, offering temporary relief to the country’s strained fuel supply system …
Bangladesh needs to replenish capital in banks and private sector, finance minister says
By Rodrigo Campos April 16 (Reuters) – Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru said on Thursday his country needs to erase a capital deficit in its banks and private sector for any reforms to take …
World Bank pledges full support for Bangladesh’s economic transformation
World Bank President Ajay Banga has appreciated the sector-wise election manifesto of the ruling BNP and reaffirmed full support …
In Bangladesh, an ancient art form weaves new opportunities
Dhaka is the beating heart of Bangladesh’s textile industry. But beyond the capital, women are meeting a demand for traditional, handwoven rugs.
The Bank Resolution Act threatens to undo Bangladesh’s hard-earned reforms
On April 10 this year, the parliament approved a legislative amendment to the Bank Resolution Act, 2026, which may undo months of banking reform and painful adjustments. Under the revised act, former …
Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford
Bangladesh’s Starlink service is currently among the most responsive in the Asia-Pacific, but high package prices make it unaffordable for ordinary households, according to a new report by Ookla, a …
Act now or finance the fallout
As of September 2025, Bangladesh’s Gross NPL ratio had escalated to 35.73%, painting a stark picture of poor asset quality.
Fiscal pressure builds as Bangladesh faces $26b debt servicing in next five years
The report shows Bangladesh will need to repay $25.99 billion over FY26-FY30, including the current fiscal year. Of this, $18.38 billion is principal and $7.6 billion interest. This burden will nearly …
Bangladesh’s former parliamentary speaker released on bail
Dhaka, Former parliamentary speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was on Sunday released from a high security jail on the outskirts of Bangladesh capital on a court order, five days after she was arrested …