The multimodal connectivity plan aims to facilitate cross-border trade and develop Bangladesh into a sub-regional transport and transshipment hub with wider access to neighbours in South and Southeast …
Bad loans a big threat to financial sector
The higher amount of non-performing loans (NPLs) is a ‘big threat’ to the advancement of the country’s financial sector, Bangladesh Bank (BB) said in a report yesterday.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Match preview and stats
As per ESPNcricinfo, the two sides have met on 25 occasions in Test cricket. Sri Lanka have won 19 matches in addition to losing one. Five matches have ended in draws. In 11 meetings on Bangladesh …
China hopes to open free trade with Bangladesh within two years
China is hopeful of signing a free trade agreement with Bangladesh by 2026. A joint working group formed by the two countries has conducted a study for this purpose, said Yao Wen, the country’s …
China hopes to open free trade with Bangladesh within two years
China is hopeful of signing a free trade agreement with Bangladesh by 2026. A joint working group formed by the two countries has conducted a study for this purpose, said Yao Wen, the country’s …
Social media ‘a precarious place’ for LGBTQ people in Bangladesh, activists say
Transgender people in Bangladesh say social media platforms must do more to tackle hate speech, warning that an increase in transphobia online could threaten their safety in real life – and set back …
Beneath the surface, a toxic tide threatens Bangladesh’s water lifeline
By Mahadi Al Hasnat Imagine a mother in a rural village drawing water from a well with her pitcher. This seemingly ordinary water holds her family’s future — for drinking, cooking and bathing. But …
Bhutan King arrives in Assam’s Dhubri on his way back from Bangladesh
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who was on a state visit to Bangladesh, on Thursday, arrived in Assam’s Dhubri district on his way back to his country.
Bangladesh’s forex reserve goes down further
The gross foreign exchange reserve in Bangladesh, according to International Monetary Fund guidelines, dropped to $19.45 billion on Wednesday from that of $20.78 billion on February 29, according to …
High bad loans a ‘big threat’ to financial sector: BB
High amount of non-performing loans (NPLs) is a ‘big threat’ to the advancement of the country’s financial sector, Bangladesh Bank (BB) said in a report today.