Bangladesh Power Crisis: Overcapacity & Soaring Debt
Bangladesh’s power sector has always been ambitious. It wanted to grow fast, build big, and finally silence the…
BNP & Jamaat Pledges: Can They Fix Bangladesh’s Economy?
Economists and business leaders say a clear roadmap remains missing so far. 24 January, 2026, 10:00 am Last…
Zia led Bangladesh across its most decisive economic threshold
History seldom favors leaders who fail to script their own narratives, and it is uniquely merciless toward women…
Rice and fish drive food inflation in October, while vegetables help ease price pressures: Report
Rice alone accounted for nearly half of total food inflation, according to the Economic Update and Outlook report…
Four state banks’ capital recovery action plans unrealistic: Cenbank
The six state banks collectively face a significant challenge, with four of them reporting a combined capital shortfall…
Life after sixty in Bangladesh: How the economy could make the last mile smooth
Rehman Aziz (pseudonym), a retired teacher in his late 60s, lost both his parents. His only child lives…
Foreign loan disbursement, repayments almost same in Jul-Oct
Experts say partners hesitate to approve large loans before new govt takes office TBS Report 30 November, 2025,…
Country’s gas production remains limited, reliance on imports rising: BERC chairman
The BERC chief said poor exploration progress and low efficiency are affecting industries, urging wider use of renewable…
Bangladesh faces first negative US FDI inflow amid energy sector pullback
Net FDI inflow from India, China, UK slowed in FY25 when surged significantly from Netherlands and Singapore
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IMF satisfied with Bangladesh’s reform progress but flags key challenges: Salehuddin
UNB 18 November, 2025, 02:20 pm Last modified: 18 November, 2025, 03:44 pm Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed.…
How rising debt-servicing threatens Bangladesh’s economy, and the way forward
Bangladesh’s debt-servicing burden is increasing sharply, putting pressure on public finances and limiting fiscal space. Debt-servicing refers to…
BB to cut EDF size to $2b by Dec to meet IMF conditions
Under the $4.7 billion IMF loan deal, the central bank has committed to keeping the EDF capped at…