IMF reaffirms ongoing cooperation with Bangladesh
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining full cooperation with Bangladesh. The assurance came on Thursday when Maxym Kryshko, resident representative...
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FDI momentum picks up in 3rd quarter
Bangladesh recorded a significant increase in net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during July–September 2025, signaling growing investor confidence despite global uncertainties. According to Bangladesh Bank,...
13th Parliament opens amid rift over July Charter
BNP favours partial implementation within constitutional framework while opposition pushes for full reform package within 180 days The 13th parliament is set to hold its...
Govt acts to safeguard fuel supply
The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran could have far-reaching implications for Bangladesh, affecting economic growth, trade, energy security, inflation, and overall...
Money laundering crackdown launched
Bangladesh Bank has identified six prominent business groups as the first targets in its effort to recover loans allegedly laundered abroad, although the names of...
Dhaka eyes India, Russia to secure energy
Amid rising energy uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Bangladesh government is actively seeking ways to secure its fuel supply....
War may raise logistic costs DCCI
The ready-made garment (RMG) sector, the country’s main foreign exchange earner of the country may face higher logistics costs, supply chain disruptions and increased shipping...
Nepal Election: RSP dominates, Balen signals PM bid
Nepal’s parliamentary election of 2026 has produced a dramatic shift in the country’s political landscape, with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) emerging as the largest...
Iran tells world ‘get ready for $200 a barrel’
Iran’s military command said on Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit $200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack...
Govt to bring 4cr women under Family Card
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the government aims to bring four crore women-headed families under the Family Card programme within the next five years....
Cabinet committee formed to guard economy
The government has formed a high-level cabinet committee to assess the possible impact of the ongoing conflict involving Iran on Bangladesh’s economy and to develop...
Iran seeks no ceasefire despite US-Israel overtures
Iran is betting it can outlast the U.S. and Israel by turning the conflict into a prolonged war of endurance. Its strategy is stark: Unleash...