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 …
Sarmin Sultana back in Bangladesh side after seven years for SL ODIs
Hosts return to ODIs for the first time since 2025 World Cup, from whose squad they make three changes …
Russian crude with Indian touch: What is Bangladesh’s new crude sourcing strategy?
Bangladesh is exploring a proposal to refine Russian crude oil in India before importing the finished fuel, aiming to ease supply pressures from the West Asia conflict. The Energy and Mineral …
How political pressure and anti-India stance blew Bangladesh’s T20 WC dreams, ex ACC CEO explains
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided against sending its team to India for its scheduled T20 World Cup league matches, citing security concerns for its entourage. And after the ICC swapped them with …