Indian opposition moves SC over voter deletions
Hundreds of opposition party demonstrators marched to India’s Supreme Court on Monday to protest the removal of millions of names from voter that has sparked...
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Private credit recovery remains elusive
The country’s private sector credit growth slowed to 4.75 per cent in August 2026, despite a strong rise in bank deposits, highlighting the weakness in...
New IMF deal hinges on key differences
Bangladesh is seeking a fresh $4 billion-$4.5 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on terms aligned with national interests and economic realities, as...
Port mgt under fresh scrutiny
A parliamentary committee has called for stronger security, improved operational management and greater financial accountability at the country’s three major seaports, highlighting concerns over missing...
Nobel goes to architects of economic stability
US economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences on Monday for research that has helped shape modern monetary...
Cooking fuel woes to worsen
Consumers across Bangladesh could face further difficulties in obtaining liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders as distributors have announced a two-day nationwide shutdown of LPG shops...
Saudi, Qatar talks target energy security
Bangladesh is seeking to strengthen its energy security through expanded cooperation with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, including long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, gas exploration...
Secretariat to move to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
The government plans to shift the Secretariat from Abdul Gani Road to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, with the existing complex expected to accommodate other government offices, including...
Price relief fails to restore purchasing power
Bangladesh’s households continue to face pressure on their living costs as wage growth falls behind inflation, despite a slight easing in overall price rises driven...
Top oil executives dropped after Riyadh attacks
Several top energy executives were dropped from the schedule of the WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, as Saudi authorities pressed ahead with the event despite...