July 4, 2025, 9:14 am
BREAKING NEWS
Ominous Signal for Bangladesh’s Economy — World Bank Projects GDP Growth of Only 3.3 Percent
Dhaka, 11 June 2025 — The World Bank’s latest Bangladesh Development Update and Macro-Poverty Outlook forecast that real GDP growth in Bangladesh will stall at 3.3 percent when the 2024-25 fiscal year ends.Read More
Roads Over Roots: Bangladesh Budget Signals Future at the Cost of Education
In the recently unveiled national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, Bangladesh has once again placed significant emphasis on the transport and communication sector, allocating 23.9% of the development budgetRead More
The Impact of Recent Medicine Price Hikes on Vulnerable Populations in Bangladesh
Over the past three months, Bangladesh has witnessed a significant escalation in medicine prices, with increases ranging from 20% to 67%. This surge encompasses essential medications such as antibiotics, insulin,Read More
Expanding Awareness Toolkits Like ‘HOPB’ to Every Orphanage in the Country
To present the findings of four field-based research studies under the “Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights” (AdSEARCH) project of the international research organization ICDDR,B, a seminar titled “JourneyRead More
The Responsibility Lies with the Army and BNP
Only the Military Can Restore Order Now Although the matter had been apparent for some time, the events of the past few days have made it even clearer: freeing BangladeshRead More
Drowning Livelihoods: The Devastating Impact of Flash Floods on Bangladesh’s Fish Farming Industry
In the wake of relentless flash floods and torrential rains, Bangladesh faces a crisis that transcends environmental calamity. The nation’s aquaculture sector, a cornerstone of its economy and food security,Read More
Deluge Without a Cyclone: Deep Depression Brings Nationwide Floods
As of Friday, May 30, 2025, Bangladesh is experiencing widespread heavy rainfall and flooding caused by a deep depression that formed over the Bay of Bengal. The system made landfallRead More
The Deep Depression’s Impact on Bangladesh’s Coastal Regions
On May 29, 2025, a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal began crossing the coastal areas of Bangladesh, bringing with it heavy rains, gusty winds, and the threat ofRead More
Bay of Bengal Unrest: Heavy Rains and Winds Expected
A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal is currently impacting the coastal regions of Bangladesh and eastern India, bringing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and the threat of tidalRead More
