Bangladesh has struggled for decades to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). Occasionally, promising prospects emerged, only to fade away for various reasons. For a country with no significant …
Bangladesh’s former minister of Sheikh Hasina’s cabinet assaulted by mob during court appearance
A former minister of deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s cabinet was allegedly assaulted by a mob during a court appearance on the outskirts of capital Dhaka, according to various …
Professor Yunus approves Starlink’s license to operate in Bangladesh
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has officially approved the license for Starlink, the US-based satellite internet provider, to begin operations in Bangladesh, …
Tipra Motha Party protests construction of Bangladesh embankments near Tripura border
Tipra Motha Party, a BJP ally, protested against Bangladesh’s embankment construction near the Tripura border. Demonstrators in Belonia were stopped by police. Party Chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya …
Textile industry explores solutions for yarn exports to Bangladesh
Textile mills in India seek alternative transport options as Bangladesh closes land ports for yarn exports, impacting Indian domestic industry.
Yunus approves licence for Starlink to operate in Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus approved the license for US-based Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellite service provider Starlink on Monday, …
ADB’s investment in Bangladesh aims to boost the private sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) aims to invest more to boost private sector participation in Bangladesh’s economy. Approximately $2.5 billion is in the pipeline for upcoming ADB-financed projects …
Major Financial Crisis Hits Bangladesh As Banks Stop Circulating New Currency
The crisis emerged with the political transition after the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following a violent uprising last year.
Bangladesh’s remittance inflow shines bright with $2.27bn in April’s 26 days
In a remarkable display of ongoing financial support from Bangladesh’s expatriates, the country has received $2.27 billion in remittances within just the first 26 days of April 2025.
Jamaat working to transform Bangladesh into welfare state: Parwar
KHULNA, April 28, 2025 (BSS) – Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, Professor Mia Golam Parwar, has said that Jamaat-e-Islami is working to transform Bangladesh into a welfare state by …