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Inflation, weak revenue, global shocks leave little room for Bangladesh's budgetary ambition

Dhaka, May 11 -- Fiscal Crossroads: Budget of Constraints? Survival over expansion: Policymakers must ditch grand projects to keep the economy afloat, economists say, the priority should shift to shi... Read More


Even as demand falls and supply steadies, rural Bangladesh spends Eid in darkness

Dhaka, March 22 -- "I'm enjoying an old-fashioned Eid in the village. No electricity since afternoon. Had to buy candles for Iftar after ages -- the candlelight didn't feel too bad," wrote Ataur Rahma... Read More


Candlelit Iftars, uncharged phones: Rural Bangladesh struggles with rolling power cuts

Dhaka, March 22 -- Frequent and prolonged power cuts have dampened the spirit of Eid festivities for many across the country, contrasting sharply with official claims of a stable electricity supply. ... Read More


US launches forced labour probe into 60 countries. Will Bangladesh exports face new risks?

Dhaka, March 18 -- A sweeping United States investigation into forced labour practices has cast a shadow over global supply chains, placing Bangladesh alongside 59 other countries under scrutiny. Whi... Read More