Poor financial and digital literacy among garment workers in Bangladesh coupled with a lack of supportive policies and related data are the main barriers for improving financial inclusion for this …
BFIU seeks bank account details of 28 journalists
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) of Bangladesh Bank has sought detailed information regarding the bank accounts of 28 …
When will Bangladesh seek extradition of Sheikh Hasina from India? Interim leader Muhammad Yunus clears the air
The former Bangladesh Prime Minister fled Dhaka to India in August after rebellion in the country. Yunus, in an exclusive interview with UK-based Financial Times, outlined the country’s plans for …
3 hurt in clash over road construction on private property
Allegedly, McDonald’s Bangladesh Private Limited’s factory in the neighbourhood started constructing a brick road through a 34-bigha plot owned by MGH Group citing it as part of a Gazipur City Corpora …
Can Bangladesh’s New Government Cope With The Demands On It?
Colombo, October 30: There is no doubt that the new Muhammad Yunus government in Bangladesh enjoys goodwill both at home and abroad, barring India, which is put off by the unceremonious ouster of its …
Bangladesh’s leader says ‘no place’ for Sheikh Hasina’s ‘fascist’ party
Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh’s interim leader, has accused the political party of ousted authoritarian leader Sheikh Hasina of exhibiting “all the characteristics of fascism”, saying it has “no place” …
How Chinese hold over Dhaka outlasts any turmoil in Bangladesh
Chinese influence in Bangladesh is not limited to economic and defence matters. China sought to work with not only the then-ruling Sheikh Hasina government but engaged with parties like BNP and Jamaat …
Bangladesh expects to see export growth despite global trade shifts
As per country-specific projections, Bangladesh’s export growth (volume) experienced a slowdown from 8.79% in 2023 while expected to be 3.93% in 2024. But the document says that it will be picking up …
Hindus in Bangladesh hold massive Chittagong rally demanding minority rights, Taslima Nasreen reacts
Thousands of people from Bangladesh’s Hindu community gathered at the Laldighi Maidan in Chittagong to demand rights and security from the interim government.
India’s RMG takes off. Should Bangladesh be worried?
During the July-September period this year, Bangladesh’s garment exports grew by only 5.34% while Vietnam and India recorded a growth of 15.57% and 13.45% increase, respectively. Industry insiders say …