Bangladesh

Moody's revises Bangladesh outlook to stable from negative

Moody's Ratings, one of the leading global ratings agencies, has revised its outlook on Bangladesh to stable from negative.
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Bangladesh between India and China: The dilemma of defence diversification

As Bangladesh deepens defence ties with India, China and others, the challenge is expanding strategic choices without creating new dependencies.
15 September 2026

Govt may force life insurers to sell assets to settle claims: Khosru

The minister said 57 percent of life insurance claims remain unpaid, adding that the BNP-led government had uncovered widespread irregularities in the sector since taking charge
14 September 2026

Bangladesh spot LNG nears $30, three times pre-war rates

Bangladesh is now paying nearly $30 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) for liquefied natural gas from the spot market, almost three times what it typically paid before the war in the Middle East, as the government scrambles to secure supplies amid a prolonged gas crisis
14 September 2026

What the economics of happiness can teach us in Bangladesh

Although the term “economics of happiness” was conceptualised over half a century ago, it continues to pose an intellectual paradox for many.
13 September 2026

No to overreliance on imported seeds

Protect native varieties, increase local hybrid production
12 September 2026

U-20 men finish seventh after thrashing Chinese Taipei

Bangladesh defeated Chinese Taipei 5-2 in their final match of the Under-20 Junior Asia Cup Hockey in Mokki, China, today to secure seventh place in the tournament.
12 September 2026

Ferdous Steel probe answered how the workers died, but not why

After the deaths of 10 workers following toxic gas exposure on August 14 at Ferdous Steel Ship Recycling Industries in Sitakunda, Chattogram, an 11-member investigation committee was formed by the industries ministry.
10 September 2026

The RMG paradox: Growth, global dependence, and sustainability

The future of Bangladesh’s garment industry will be influenced by climate change, automation, artificial intelligence, environmental regulations, and changing consumer expectations.
9 September 2026

Make remittance transfers cheaper

Invest in digital services to boost migrant earnings, exports
8 September 2026

Law and order must be strengthened

Words of assurance not enough to convince citizens
7 September 2026

Abahani look to turn the page

The unfinished club complex, overgrown with wild vines, and the barren playground edged with weeds offer a stark picture of Abahani’s recent struggles.
7 September 2026

Stocks fall sharply as DSE index sheds 103 points in a single day

Among the traded issues, 20 rose, 348 fell and 21 remained unchanged
6 September 2026

Address health-sector staffing shortages urgently

Shortage of staff causing services to fall apart throughout healthcare system
5 September 2026

IDRA hands over Tk14.51cr in insurance claims

IDRA Chairman Mir Nadia Nivin distributed 94 cheques to policyholders of seven life insurance companies.
3 September 2026

Citizens’ personal data is not for sale

Hawkers of personal information must be identified, brought to book
3 September 2026

Bangladesh’s climate pledges need political ownership

At a seminar in Dhaka on August 29, civil society organisations (CSO) led by the Center for Participatory Research and Development took stock of something most of the country has largely forgotten it agreed to:
3 September 2026

Fix the gaps fuelling measles and dengue

Address measles vaccination lapses, strengthen mosquito control
2 September 2026

BSEC to make listing mandatory for 'public interest companies'

The commission now plans to define what qualifies as a “public interest company” and frame rules under existing provision, said BSEC chief
31 August 2026

For a sustainable future, we must take energy efficiency seriously

If we were to stick to simple terms, energy transition denotes systematically moving away from a fossil-based energy structure to a low-carbon energy system, and this has posed a challenge to many countries around the world.
31 August 2026