Bangladesh FDI jumps 45pc in 2025
Bangladesh recorded a strong rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, with inflows rising nearly 45 per cent year-on-year to US$1.78 billion, making it...
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Chronic risks exposed as monsoon landslides kill 11
At least 11 people have been killed in a series of landslides triggered by four days of relentless monsoon rain in Cox’s Bazar, with officials...
Monsoon landslides kill nine in Cox’s Bazar
Seven members of two families among victims as heavy rain batters district At least nine people, including seven members of two families, were killed in...
Rising prices continue to outrun wage gains
Average inflation reaches 8.68pc in FY26 against 8.10pc wage growth Bangladesh’s average inflation rate has exceeded national wage growth for the fifth consecutive fiscal year,...
Saudi Crown Prince, EU invite PM
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has formally invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit the Kingdom. Meanwhile,...
Champions Argentina face off Egypt for qtr-finals spot
Lionel Messi could make more World Cup history for Argentina when they take on Egypt in the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup in...
Govt steps up push for digital finance
329 public services already digitalised under FID Estonia model studied to strengthen Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday called for accelerating the digitalisation...
Appeal over caretaker abolition resumes
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday resumed hearing the appeal challenging the High Court verdict on the abolition of the caretaker government...
Reforms can power Bangladesh’s energy future
Bangladesh’s energy sector is entering a critical phase as rising global fuel prices, supply disruptions and mounting import dependence pose significant challenges to economic growth....