Why Bangladesh just fired the man who saved its economy
Just as fragile investor confidence was beginning to return to Bangladesh after months of political upheaval, the abrupt…
Bangladesh secures reduced 19% US tariff, exemption for some apparel made with US material; slightly higher than India
Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19% U.S. tariff under a trade agreement signed between the two countries on…
Bangladesh Power Crisis: Overcapacity & Soaring Debt
Bangladesh’s power sector has always been ambitious. It wanted to grow fast, build big, and finally silence the…
BNP’s Deregulation Plan for Bangladesh Economy Explained
BNP’s economic platform revives the 1980s mantra of deregulation. While market failures are real, the alternative, heavy-handed state…
Zia led Bangladesh across its most decisive economic threshold
History seldom favors leaders who fail to script their own narratives, and it is uniquely merciless toward women…
How Pakistan relies on foreign funds to keep its economy from cratering – Firstpost
Pakistan is bankrupt in all but name. From paying down the foreign debt to paying for fuel and…
Rice and fish drive food inflation in October, while vegetables help ease price pressures: Report
Rice alone accounted for nearly half of total food inflation, according to the Economic Update and Outlook report…
Life after sixty in Bangladesh: How the economy could make the last mile smooth
Rehman Aziz (pseudonym), a retired teacher in his late 60s, lost both his parents. His only child lives…
Four state banks’ capital recovery action plans unrealistic: Cenbank
The six state banks collectively face a significant challenge, with four of them reporting a combined capital shortfall…
Foreign loan disbursement, repayments almost same in Jul-Oct
Experts say partners hesitate to approve large loans before new govt takes office TBS Report 30 November, 2025,…
Country’s gas production remains limited, reliance on imports rising: BERC chairman
The BERC chief said poor exploration progress and low efficiency are affecting industries, urging wider use of renewable…
Inflation has eased. So, why does the informal economy keep bleeding?
The stories of informal workers reflect a nationwide squeeze where real incomes are shrinking, customers are vanishing, and…