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Many slum-dwellers cook on syndicate-managed wired electricity

Bangladesh, Oct. 16 -- Many low-income families in Dhaka's slums cook their meals on electric heaters wired to power lines run by local syndicates, many of which operate by bending the rules. Buy Maps... और पढ़ें


Freight cost surge squeezes US-bound exports

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh's exports struggle to remain competitive on the US market as persistently high freight costs combine with rising raw-material prices and expensive bank financing to p... और पढ़ें


Bangladesh ranks 84th in Global Hunger Index 2026

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh has ranked 84th in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026, with a score of 19.2, placing the country in the "moderate" hunger category. The index assesses hunger and und... और पढ़ें


Bangladesh, China seek to elevate economic ties to new heights

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh and China have emphasised the need to strengthen economic ties, expressing their expectations of taking bilateral relations to a new level.Buy Maps Foreign Affairs S... और पढ़ें


IMF satisfied with Bangladesh's economic progress since budget, says finance minister

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- he International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with Bangladesh's economic progress since the announcement of the national budget, Finance Minister Amir Khosru M... और पढ़ें


IMF urges Bangladesh to maintain tight monetary policy, boost revenue

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Bangladesh to maintain tight monetary policy to contain inflation, strengthen its weak financial sector and increase revenue ... और पढ़ें


Dhaka pushes for Chinese investment, seeks greater US assistance

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Bangladesh is seeking to shift its financing relationship with China from loans towards direct investment and joint ventures, as the government looks to reduce reliance on borro... और पढ़ें


Aziz Pipes surges 150pc since Jan despite factory shutdown

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Junk stock Aziz Pipes has continued its rally unabated without any change in its poor fundamentals. The company's operations have remained suspended since May last year, accordi... और पढ़ें


DBH Finance's Q3 profit down 22pc due to provision, lower investment income

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Despite a surge in interest income, DBH Finance experienced a 22.35 per cent year-on-year decline in profit, to Tk 251.22 million, in July-September (Q3). A significant fall in... और पढ़ें


Eco-friendly production, digital traceability vital to boost shrimp exports: Muktadir

Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today (Thursday) called for strengthening eco-friendly production, workers' rights and digital traceability across the supply chain to... और पढ़ें