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Report says, Bangladesh Among Worst 10 for Labor Rights
Bangladesh continues to be listed among the 10 worst countries for labor rights in 2024, marking the eighth consecutive year of poor performance since 2017, according to the 2024 ITUC…
World Bank Projects 5.7% Economic Growth for Bangladesh in FY25
The World Bank has forecasted that Bangladesh's economy will grow by 5.7%in the fiscal year 2025, attributing this growth to increased private consumption from easing inflation and a…
Bangladesh Falls 40 Places in Gender Equality Ranking
Bangladesh has experienced a sharp decline in its position on the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap Index 2024, falling 40 places to rank 99th among 146 economies. Despite this…
Government Targets Full Paperless Services by 2041 for Smart Bangladesh
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transition all its services to a completely paperless format by 2041 as part of the "Smart Bangladesh" vision. This initiative aims to…
Consumption Tightens Amid Rising Inflation
Bangladesh has witnessed a significant decline in consumption as a percentage of GDP during the outgoing fiscal year 2023-24, marking the lowest level in three years. Economists…
Chhaya and Nagad Join Forces to Boost Financial Inclusion and Insurance Accessibility
In a landmark move to redefine the landscape of digital finance and insurance accessibility in Bangladesh, Chhaya Technologies Limited and Nagad Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership…
iFarmer Joins Visa Accelerator 2024
iFarmer as an agri-tech startup based in Bangladesh, has been chosen to participate in Visa's prestigious Accelerator Program for the Asia Pacific region in 2024. The announcement, made via…
Universal Pension Scheme Hits 303,176 Registrations
The Universal Pension Scheme has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the three-lakh markin registrations just ten months after its inception, the National Pension Authority (NPA)…
Private Sector Credit Growth at 5-Month Low
Private sector credit growth in Bangladesh plummeted to a five-month low in April, marking a significant decline from the previous month, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bank.…
The Finance Minister Anticipates Inflation Decline by Year-end
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has revealed that the battle against inflation may require an additional six monthsof concerted effort, as he addressed reporters during a…
