Growth near 40yr low, inflation hits 10.9pc
Bangladesh’s economy is heading towards its weakest growth in nearly four decades, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting GDP expansion of just 3.2 per...
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Govt unfazed by IMF outlook
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury remains confident that Bangladesh will achieve its 6.5 per cent GDP growth target in the current fiscal year, despite...
PM welcomes Dutch skill on Teesta
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday welcomed the Netherlands’ offer to study the feasibility of the Teesta project, saying the two delta countries share common...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dhaka has no assessment of Delhi protests
Bangladesh has no assessment to offer on the ongoing protests in New Delhi, as the demonstrations are India’s internal matter, State Minister for Foreign Affairs...