8:49 am, Thursday, 1 January 2026
BREAKING NEWS
A Nation Without Eggs: Why Millions of Bangladeshi Children Face Malnutrition and a Grim Economic Future
In Bangladesh, a simple question echoes across rural villages and low-income city neighborhoods: Does your child eat at least one egg
Bangladesh’s Banking Sector Among Riskiest in Asia Despite Policy Rate Cut
Bangladesh’s banking system has once again come under the spotlight, with global ratings agency S&P Global reaffirming its high-risk status—even
Tibet Mega Dam Triggers Hydropower Stock Surge as China Begins $167B ‘Project of the Century’
China has begun building the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet, launching a massive $167 billion infrastructure push that has
Shangri-La’s New Luxury Brand Redefines Travel for China’s Wealthy Tourists
Shangri-La Group has unveiled its ultra-premium hotel brand, Shangri-La Signatures, in mainland China—blending cultural heritage, natural beauty, and tech-enabled comfort. Aimed
Microcredit’s Broken Promises: Why Some Borrowers Are Saying “Enough”
For decades, microcredit has been praised as a miracle cure for poverty. Small loans, primarily given to low-income women, were
Bangladesh’s Forex Reserves: Stability or a Prelude to New Pressures?
Reserves Under Scrutiny Amid Persistent Volatility Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have remained a focal point of economic discussion for several
The Risk Budget Airlines Face with Aging Aircraft
What happened in Ahmedabad At 6:47 a.m. local time on 12 June, moments after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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
Collapse in Cow and Goat Skin Prices After Eid
The price of cow and goat rawhide plunged drastically across Bangladesh following Eid al-Adha this year, repeating a worrying trend
Bottled Water Price Hikes in Bangladesh—Impact on Consumers and Businesses
In the lead-up to the national budget, Bangladesh has witnessed a significant surge in bottled water prices, raising concerns among
