Rail transportation of agricultural products provides cost efficiency, bulk shipments, reduced transit congestion, and minimised spoilage of perishable items. Despite these advantages, the newly launched weekly train services for agricultural goods, which commenced in October 2024, were suspended j
The theme of the World Bank's latest South Asia Economic Update is timely and relevant to the prevailing global realities and economic challenges facing South Asian countries. In particular, the challenge of job creation is of utmost priority and key to maintaining economic and social stability in
Dhaka, the beating heart of Bangladesh, is a city of dazzling contradictions. From dawn to midnight, its rhythm rarely pauses - rickshaws weave through chaotic streets, buses blare horns, and skyscrapers rise from the dust as testaments to ambition and growth. Yet, beneath this restless energy lies
In 2026, Bangladesh is expected to graduate from the United Nations (UN)’s list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Some view this as a triumph, while others see it as a threat. The truth lies in between: graduation is neither a silver medal of development, nor a sentence of economic hardshi
Analysts from different parts of the world have been monitoring very closely the impact of climate variability and the need for international governance of environmental challenges. Stacey Azores has used her participatory experience in UN climate negotiations and reflected on the various dimension
The news appeared in newspapers rather quietly - and it did not attract much public attention either. May be, it was not an exciting issue or it did not represent a loud emergency. But in the absolute analysis, it reflects an impending danger. In Bangladesh, about nine lakh young people with univer
Every country pays for its debt — but not every country pays with its dignity, institutions, and future. In the United States (US), the headlines scream of fiscal disaster as the national debt crosses US$36 trillion, with nearly $950 billion in annual interest payments. To many Americans, thi
With the proliferation of smartphones, mobile apps, and online platforms, peoples have countless options at their fingertips for conducting payments, transfers, and purchases. This transformation in the payment landscape has not only modernised transaction processes but also impacted consumer behav
Bangladesh is often celebrated as a global leader in climate adaptation. From its cyclone preparedness programmes to community-based resilience strategies, the country has built an international reputation for confronting one of the gravest existential challenges of our time. Yet beneath this celeb
As the world’s climate crisis escalates, Asia is playing a significant role due to its highest contribution to CO2 emissions, accounting for around 60 per cent of the total 40 billion metric tons of carbon emissions. According to the emission index, Bangladesh ranks 35th globally in terms of
Kathmandu’s blazes of this month are not just Nepal’s issue—their peril is for South Asia. The explosion of protests by Nepal’s impatient youth against corruption, elitism, and inequality toppled Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and rattled the very foundations of Nepal’s
Bangladesh is facing an increasing onslaught of extreme heat events, with temperatures rising at an alarming rate. The economic toll is substantial - up to US Dollar1.78 billion, in other words, 0.4 per cent of Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024. On top of this economic fallout, the
Bangladesh's poor farmers are yet to be blessed by adequate bank credit. On many a ground, bank financing is preferable for our resource-constrained farmers. Small farmers borrow from several sources , but have little access to bank finan
