1:54 pm, Wednesday, 19 November 2025
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
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
From Floods to Pandemics: FFI’s Financial Support for Transboundary Projects
The world faces challenges, like biodiversity loss and pandemic threats, that require collective action across borders. Yet, countries often prioritize
Trump Claims China ‘Totally Violated’ Recent US Trade Deal, Casting Doubt on Its Future
US President Donald Trump has accused China of fully breaching the 90-day trade truce agreed upon just weeks ago in
Elon Musk’s White House Chapter: Five Key Ways He Left His Mark
Elon Musk’s 129-day tenure at the Trump White House brought bold efforts to reshape government spending and operations, sparking debate
Selfish Unity Threatens Bangladesh’s Democracy and Economy
On May 26, 2025, BNP standing committee member Ameer Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury addressed a gathering at the Dhaka Reporters’ Unity
Protein on a Budget: Dhaka’s Tk 50k Dilemma
Nutritional Intake Among Low-Income Households in Dhaka In Dhaka, households earning under Tk 50,000 per month—classified as low-income—face significant challenges
US Importers Push Back on Trump’s 10% Tariff Surcharge, Bangladeshi Apparel Exports
Background On April 2 at the White House, President Donald Trump announced that reciprocal tariffs would be suspended for 90
Markets Soar as Trump Halts Tariffs for 90 Days, But China Duties Surge
U.S. stocks staged a dramatic comeback on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 recording its biggest one-day gain since the 2008
