Rice prices remain a major concern for food inflation as well as overall inflation, according to a report by the General Economics Division (GED) of the Bangladesh Planning Commission. Bangladesh’s …
New, revived fossil fuel projects to heighten Bangladesh’s economic woes
Moves taken over the past year since the incumbent government assumed power to launch new fossil fuel projects or revive scrapped ones threaten to worsen Bangladesh’s economic woes, said energy …
Malaysia cracks down on IS network: 2 Bangladeshis charged with terrorism, 36 were held last month
Two Bangladeshi men, Md Mamun Ali and Refat Bishat, were charged in Malaysia with terrorism-related offences linked to IS. Mamun supported IS on Facebook; Bishat had an IS flag image …
Fight against tuberculosis stalls in Bangladesh as U.S. cuts aid
Earlier this year, the Trump administration’s defunding of USAID brought an abrupt halt to hundreds of global health programs, including those targeting tuberculosis. The disease kills more people …
Rice prices surge up to 14%! Indian traders are rushing shipments to Bangladesh; here’s why
Following Bangladesh’s decision to allow duty-free rice imports, Indian rice prices have surged by up to 14% in two days. Traders are rapidly exporting to Bangladesh, causing a temporary domestic …
Bangladesh eyes stake in $7 trillion global halal economy: Ashik Chowdhury
Bangladesh is working to position itself as a competitive player in the $7 trillion global halal economy, which is growing fast, said Ashik Chowdhury, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment …
Port restriction on jute from Bangladesh imposed to protect local industries from subsidised products, say officials
India imposes port restrictions on jute products from Bangladesh due to unfair subsidies, aiming to protect local industries.
Graduation or deferral: Is Bangladesh ready for the post-LDC era?
The hard truth is that in the past few years since graduation was confirmed, Bangladesh has made little tangible progress in addressing the structural reforms required for a smooth transition. The …
Bangladesh Cricket Board terminates BPL franchise over 46 crore taka dispute
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has suspended BPL franchise Chittagong Kings after terminating its deal with SQ Sports Enterprise Ltd. over unpaid dues exceeding 46 crore taka. The franchise repeatedly …
Mob kills two in Bangladesh, video sparks outrage
Two men were beaten to death by a mob in Rangpur’s Taraganj upazila, in yet another chilling case of mob violence in Bangladesh. The graphic video of the incident, widely circulated on social media, …