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Experts urge immediate energy safeguards as oil hovers around $110 per barrel amid West Asia tensions

Dhaka, March 20 -- Top economists and energy analysts are calling on the government to take "emergency preemptive measures" to secure Bangladesh's fuel and gas supply, as the price of crude oil surged... Read More


Middle East tensions threaten labour market worth $13.5 billion for Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 15 -- The deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, driven by conflict among Iran, Israel, and the United States, has cast a shadow of uncertainty over Bangladesh's $13.5 billi... Read More


Middle East conflict triggers economic alarm in Bangladesh: Import costs surge and supply chains fracture

Dhaka, March 6 -- The escalating military tensions in the Middle East centered around Iran, Israel, and the United States have sent shockwaves through the Bangladeshi economy, sparking a sharp rise in... Read More


Middle East conflict triggers economic alarm in Bangladesh; import costs surge and supply chains fracture

Dhaka, March 6 -- The escalating military tensions in the Middle East centered around Iran, Israel, and the United States have sent shockwaves through the Bangladeshi economy, sparking a sharp rise in... Read More


Experts flag possible energy pressure for Bangladesh amid US-Iran tensions

Dhaka, March 1 -- Bangladesh could face mounting energy and financial pressures amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, with concerns growing over possible disruptions in the Strait o... Read More


Bangladesh's incoming govt takes office with economy at crossroads

, Feb. 15 -- As Bangladesh prepares for the formation of a new government following the 13th national election, expectations are running high among depositors, investors and job seekers seeking relief... Read More


Bangladesh export sector faces global economic headwinds, domestic challenges: Experts

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Bangladesh's export sector is navigating a difficult transition as weak global demand coincides with domestic political and economic pressures, though a sharp rebound in recent months... Read More


Govt borrowing jumps 619%, raising private credit strain in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Bangladesh's private sector risks a tightening credit environment as government borrowing from the banking system has surged to nearly Tk 60,000 crore in the first half of the curren... Read More


Bangladesh remittance hits record $17.17 billion in 6 months as inflow surges

, Jan. 13 -- Bangladesh recorded a historic $17.17 billion in inward remittances during the first six months and seven days of fiscal year 2025-26, underscoring the resilience of overseas earnings and... Read More


2025: Bangladesh economy stabilises unevenly as banking crisis drags growth

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Bangladesh's economy is ending the year on a divided note, with hard-won stability in the external sector offset by a deepening crisis of confidence at home, as weak investment, soari... Read More