4:26 pm, Monday, 6 October 2025
Economy

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

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