Economy & Industry
Bangladesh Received $2.96 Billion Remittances in August’26
Bangladesh received USD 2,966.63 million in worker remittances in August 2026, up 3.78 percent from the USD 2,858.68 million received in July. The...
Amatunnoor BushraSeptember 7, 2026
Same Size, Different Worlds: Why Did Vietnam Become an Export Titan While Bangladesh Stalled?
On paper, Vietnam and Bangladesh look like twins. Vietnam’s economy was worth roughly $514 billion in 2025; Bangladesh’s, about $456 billion, according to...
Quazi Hasin AhmedAugust 31, 2026
Global M&A surpasses $1.2 trillion in record first quarter, driven by AI
Corporate dealmaking has defied geopolitical turbulence to deliver a record opening quarter, with global mergers and acquisitions surpassing $1.2 trillion in the three...
Habiba AkhterApril 10, 2026
The $68 Billion Wound: Bangladesh’s Decade Long Battle Against Illicit Outflows
Bangladesh hemorrhaged an estimated $68 billion in illicit financial outflows over the ten year period between 2013 and 2022, placing the country among...
markediumMarch 30, 2026
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
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
