Europa likely unsuitable for life despite hidden ocean, study finds
Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons long considered a promising site for extraterrestrial life, may not have the conditions…
Bank deposit growth hits 20-month high in November on remittance surge
Economists and bankers largely attribute the strong growth to the robust inflow of remittances 11 January, 2026, 10:25…
FDI surges over 200% in Q3 despite global uncertainty
Net FDI inflow for July–September reached $315.09 million TBS Report 11 January, 2026, 07:45 pm Last modified: 12…
Bacterial shell protein shows promise for safe, wearable electronics
The protein can act as a light-driven semiconductor without the need for added dyes, metals or external power…
Stakeholders seek NBR clarification over tax exemption on Universal Pension investment
With the Sixth Schedule of the Income Tax law not mentioning any pension scheme contributions, the Universal Pension…
World’s largest oil consuming countries 2024
TBS Report 26 November, 2025, 04:40 pm Last modified: 26 November, 2025, 05:39 pm An illustration depicts oil…
BB to cut EDF size to $2b by Dec to meet IMF conditions
Under the $4.7 billion IMF loan deal, the central bank has committed to keeping the EDF capped at…
How diversification could redefine ‘Made in Bangladesh’
In the bustling factories of Dhaka and Gazipur, millions of workers stitch together the fabric of Bangladesh’s economic…
Inflation eases to 8.17% in October as food prices cool slightly
However, non-food inflation edged up to 9.13%, compared to 8.98% in the previous month TBS Report 05 November,…
Private sector credit growth drops to four-year low at 6.29% in September
Economists attribute this decline mainly to stagnation in new business activities and a drop in private investment TBS…
Exports fall 7.43% in October, continuing two‑month decline
In continuation of the previous two months’ decline, Bangladesh’s merchandise exports fell by 7.43% in October. In October…
How superstition and stigma punish the tiger widows of the Sundarbans
In Sundarbans, widows of men killed by tiger attacks endure deep social stigma and exclusion. Known locally as…