At a time when the growth is below historical averages, inflation is high and economy navigating an uneven and fragile recovery trajectory, fiscal prudence in matters of budgetary spending is only desirable. So, at such times, it is rather surprising to see that the proposed Annual Developmen
The biggest strength of Bangladesh is its huge population and expanding economy, especially in garments, remittances, agriculture, and services. Due to the worldwide economic recession, it has suffered significant losses. To come out of slow GDP growth, creating jobs for the labour force coming int
It is intriguing that major global lenders view infrastructure investment as a powerful pathway to accelerate Bangladesh's economic prosperity. Large-scale financing for transport, energy, ports, and urban development can unlock productivity, improve connectivity, and stimulate private sector activ
US President Donald Trump has wrapped up his visit to Beijing after a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the Iran war, trade, technology and Taiwan. The presidents claimed important progress in stabilising US-China relations even as deep differences persist between the two
A roadmap on deregulation of the economy and liberalisation of trade and investment forms focal policy features in the national budget the new government prepares to present in parliament, sources say. Deregulation and liberalisation both are election pledges of the government of the Bangladesh Na
The Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka has rubbished reports that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will visit Bangladesh. Pakistani news website Islamabadpost had reported on Friday that the two would undertake a three day trip to Dhaka after Prime Minister Tari
Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim has officially declined a proposal to return to ODI cricket. He confirmed it while talking to the media on Friday ahead of the second Test against Pakistan in Sylhet. He confirmed that he was approached by the team management to reconsider his retirement follow
Three hours after an explosion sparked by a gas leak in Narayanganj’s Fatullah took the life of a man, it has also claimed that of his son. Rakib, 16, his father, and his two brothers had been undergoing treatment for their burn injuries at the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute. R
Despite a slight dip in several vegetable prices due to increased supply, the price of eggs has remained stubbornly high in Dhaka's kitchen markets. Consumers continue to pay premium rates for protein as wholesalers reportedly throttle supply to the market. In markets across Shonir Akhra, Jatraba
Dhaka Bank PLC has inaugurated its new 118th Branch, “Gulshan Avenue Branch,” through an exclusive ceremony held at Hena Suvastu Skyline Avenue, Gulshan, Dhaka, according to a press release. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Mr. A.T.M. Hayatuzzaman Khan, Founder Vice Chairman & D
Police have arrested 25 individuals in various parts of Chattogram city on charges of holding a procession and chanting slogans following the funeral of Awami League (AL) presidium member and former minister Engineer Mosharraf Hossain. The arrests were made during day-long drives on Thursday by Ko
A student of the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has gone missing after going into the water while visiting Bichhanakandi, a tourist destination in the Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet. Shanto Bonik, a student in the Department of Petroleum and Mining Engineering at SUST for the
