Economy & Industry
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
Why the Strait of Hormuz Is the World’s Most Critical Energy Corridor
Bangladesh relies on the Strait of Hormuz for 90% of energy imports, leaving its economy exposed to oil shocks, supply disruption, and rising...
markediumMarch 1, 2026
Grameenphone & Proton Bring Bangladesh’s Most Affordable 4G Cloud Phone
Grameenphone, the country’s leading telecommunications service provider, in partnership with Proton, has officially launched the GP co-branded Proton Jet 4G Cloud Phone, aiming...
markediumFebruary 26, 2026
BRAC Bank launches Visa Cashback Credit Card
BRAC Bank has launched the Visa Cashback Credit Card, introducing a rewarding proposition that delivers tangible savings, lifestyle value, and financial flexibility for...
markediumFebruary 22, 2026
Bangladesh’s Microfinance Bank Ordinance 2026: A Bold Reform with Structural Contradictions
Bangladesh’s Microfinance Bank Ordinance of 2026 marks a decisive departure from earlier experimental drafts, firmly integrating microfinance institutions into the mainstream banking system...
markediumFebruary 19, 2026
MetLife Recognized as Industry Leader on Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ 2026 List
MetLife has been named on the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ list for the seventh consecutive year – ranking No. 1 in the...
markediumFebruary 19, 2026
Bangladesh Bank Projects Foreign Exchange Reserves to Hit $40 Billion This Year
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H Mansur announced on Wednesday that the country’s foreign exchange reserves are projected to reach $40 billion by...
markediumFebruary 19, 2026
Bangladesh’s Development Expenditure Hits 16-Year Low Amid Fiscal Restraint and Governance Failures
Bangladesh’s development expenditure has hit its lowest implementation rate in at least 16 years, raising serious concerns about public service delivery and healthcare...
markediumFebruary 17, 2026
