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 …
Bangladesh On The Boil Again: After Hasina, Students Now Demand President’s Resignation & Suspension Of 1972 Constitution; Protests Erupt
Violence has erupted once again in Bangladesh, this time with students and protesters demanding the resignation of the President. #Bangladesh Violent protests continue at Bangabhaban in Dhaka.
Little efforts to reclaim grabbed forest land in Bangladesh
A vast area of forestland remained grabbed by different quarters for decades but the authorities took no effective measures to reclaim the land even after the change in …
Hidden financial strain of sister concerns
The financial sector in Bangladesh is grappling with a significant issue stemming from the unchecked proliferation of “sister concerns” within large local business groups.
Body of missing Queensland woman found in Bangladesh
The body of a missing Queensland woman has been found overseas. Rehana Parvin, 37, was found dead on September 12. She had travelled to Bangladesh in June to manage her multiple properties, as she …
What is holding back Bangladesh from export diversification?
Long-term strategies, sector-specific policies, business-friendly customs procedures, and efficient logistics must be ensured to diversify our export sector …
Businesses shutting down, non-performing loans on the rise
Businesses are shutting down one after another, while the volume of non-performing loans is increasing, according to government reports. Bangladesh’s business sector has been experiencing a form of …