As Bangladesh concluded 2023, it faced a series of macroeconomic challenges, including soaring inflation, dwindling foreign currency reserves, a weakened taka against the US dollar, slowing exports, …
16 more Myanmar troops enter Bangladesh
At least 16 more Myanmar Border Guard Police and army personnel have sought shelter to the Bangladesh authorities after crossing the international border last couple of days
Huge fire sweeps through Rohingya camp in Bangladesh
A huge fire has engulfed a Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar, destroying shelters and health centres. Several people have been killed and tens of thousands have fled the fire. The settlement is part of a network of camps in mainland Bangladesh, home to over a million refugees who have fled Myanmar since 2017.
Asha, Sajana earn maiden call-ups for Bangladesh series
S Sajana and S Asha have earned maiden India call-ups for the five-match T20I series in Bangladesh later this month, while Jemimah Rodrigues misses out due to a niggle.There were also comeback for …
Udichi’s Pahela Baishakh programme defying ban unfortunate: Arafat
State minister for information and broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat on Monday described Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi’s Pahela Baishakh programme defying the directives issued by the government for …
Bangladesh’s only billionaire sees 10% surge in net worth
Muhammed Aziz Khan, a Bangladesh-born entrepreneur who resides in Singapore, has seen his net worth soar to $1.1 billion as of early …
The way ahead for Bangladesh-Australia trade relations
Given Bangladesh’s emergence as a middle-income economy in the Indian Ocean region, Australia is interested in strengthening economic ties with the country.
Bangladesh earmarks Tk 385 billion for agriculture, aiming for 10% annual growth by fiscal 2026
The Bangladesh government has earmarked Tk 385 billion for agricultural development over the next three years, targeting an average annual growth of 10% in the sector by the 2025-26 fiscal year.This investment underscores agriculture’s pivotal role in achieving food security and driving equitable economic growth,
Hijacked Bangladesh-flagged ship released after $5 million ransom paid, say Somali pirates
Somali pirates released a hijacked ship, MV Abdullah, and its crew of 23 early on Sunday after a $5 million ransom was paid, according to two pirates.
Mild to moderate heatwave may continue across Bangladesh: BMD
Six divisions, including Dhaka, have been experiencing mild to moderate heatwave and it may continue for next five days commencing Monday, according to Meteorological …