Economy & Industry
The Global Power Race: Who’s Really Dominating Energy Generation?
Global electricity generation rose 4.3 percent in 2024, reaching 31,256 terawatt-hours (TWh), up from 29,963 TWh in 2023, as accelerating electrification, industrial expansion,...
markediumMarch 7, 2026
VEON Partners with GSMA Innovation Fund to Accelerate Digital Innovation in Bangladesh and Pakistan
VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON”), today announces a partnership with the GSMA’s Mobile for Development Foundation (“GSMA Foundation”) to...
markediumMarch 4, 2026
Bangladesh Turns to Coal as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens LNG Supply
Bangladesh is moving to increase electricity output from coal-fired power plants after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz raised serious concerns over the...
markediumMarch 4, 2026
Market Shift: Banking Regulations and Political Changeover Reshape Bangladesh’s LPG Sector
The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market in Bangladesh is undergoing a significant transformation as stricter banking regulations, introduced following the 2024 political changeover,...
markediumMarch 4, 2026
BRAC Bank promotes Md. Shaheen Iqbal and Ahmed Rashid Joy to Additional Managing Directors
The Board of Directors of BRAC Bank has promoted Md. Shaheen Iqbal, CFA and Ahmed Rashid Joy to Additional Managing Directors (AMDs) effective...
markediumMarch 4, 2026
Sustained Export Slump: Bangladesh Shipments Decline for Seventh Month Amid Garment Crisis
Bangladesh’s export sector is navigating a prolonged downturn, with merchandise earnings falling for the seventh consecutive month in February 2026. Data from the...
markediumMarch 4, 2026
Bangladesh Banking Sector Sees Temporary Dip in NPLs Amid Massive Debt Rescheduling
Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh’s banking sector experienced a substantial reduction of Tk87,298 crore during the final quarter of 2025, a shift primarily...
markediumMarch 3, 2026
Iran-Israel War Alters Key Global Shipping Routes and Trade Flows
The joint military operations conducted by the United States and Israel against Iran, coupled with subsequent retaliations, have caused a major upheaval in...
markediumMarch 3, 2026
Revoo Partners with Best Electronics to Deliver E-Bikes Nationwide Across Selected Showrooms
Electric motorcycle brand Revoo Bangladesh’s e-bikes are now available at selected showrooms of Best Electronics Limited across the country, expanding access to electric...
markediumMarch 3, 2026
Beyond Trump’s Ban: How Anthropic’s Claude Struck Iran
In what security analysts are calling a watershed moment for modern warfare, Anthropic’s artificial intelligence platform Claude was reportedly used by the United...
markediumMarch 2, 2026
