June 29, 2025, 10:03 pm
BREAKING NEWS
A Closed Door in London: Yunus, Tarique, and the Message from the West
As far as is known, Muhammad Yunus had placed his trust in a senior Western diplomat—an old associate with longstanding ties to Yunus. Based on this relationship, Yunus’s office announcedRead More
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
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 of the past several years. Despite prior announcements from theRead 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
Why Gen Z’s Are Turning Right: New Wave of Youth Power
Across the globe, the political landscape is witnessing a remarkable and concerning shift: Young men from Generation Z are increasingly aligning themselves with right-wing and even extremist ideologies, while theirRead 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
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 consumers and prompting scrutiny from regulatory bodies. Price Surge andRead More
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 internal problems over shared global concerns. How can nations beRead 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
