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Life in Bangladesh gets dull with traditional festivals vanishing

Dhaka, Aug. 26 -- Life in Bangladesh has become rather dull and monotonous across villages, towns, and cities due to vanishing traditional festivals, underscoring a sharp decline in cultural diversity... Read More


Chinese investments so far offer little to Bangladesh economy

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- Chinese investment in Bangladesh is increasing, but at a slower pace than in Southeast Asia and mostly in areas with limited long-term value for the economy. So far this year, three... Read More


Dhaka's survival at stake; how realistic is the expectation to make it 'smart'?

Dhaka, Aug. 17 -- With more than 50,000 people living per square kilometre, over 500,000 buildings, a population of nearly two crore, chronic air pollution topping global charts, and waterlogging afte... Read More


Bangladesh Bank's new agro-rural credit policy fails to excite farmers

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Bangladesh Bank's latest revision of the agro-rural credit policy announced on Tuesday failed to excite farmers, who are in need of financial support more than ever before being hit ... Read More


Will the housing boom in Dhaka bury it alive?

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- Afzal Hossain, a resident of a condominium in Shantinagar, enjoys the convenience of daily services within his high-rise building and he dreams of buying another flat in a similar com... Read More


Hidden struggles behind private university education in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- At first glance, Bangladesh's private universities project an image of progress: sleek campuses, glossy adverts, and bold promises of 'world-class education'. But for many middle-inco... Read More


Bangladesh's overdependence on remittance: How secure is the future?

Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Bangladesh's economy continues to lean heavily on the flow of remittances from migrant workers, a key driver for foreign reserves, debt repayments and import payments. In the past si... Read More


Big investors regain interest in Bangladesh's capital market, BO accounts on the rise

Dhaka, July 30 -- Bangladesh's capital market is regaining momentum, attracting major investors amid rising trading activity and a sharp increase in Beneficiary Owner (BO) accounts over the past year,... Read More


High price of rice in Bangladesh bucks the trend of easing inflation

, July 29 -- Despite a record Boro harvest, rice prices in Bangladesh remain unusually high, raising questions about market manipulation amid weak monitoring as well as regulation. A visit to several... Read More


Tariff shock from Washington: Bangladesh risks losing 'win-win' edge in US market

Dhaka, July 8 -- Once a 'rising star' in global trade, Bangladesh now faces uncertainty as President Donald Trump's radical restructuring of US trade policy threatens Dhaka's long-standing 'win-win' r... Read More