economy
Beyond the Flood Damage: Nepal’s Growing Insurance Problem
Nepal is facing a disaster bill that could test the capacity of its insurance industry. The devastating floods that struck the country in...
Maisha TasneemOctober 28, 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
BRIC Investment in Jamalpur EZ
Business Research International Corporation (BRIC) will invest $5.32 million to establish a large-scale agro-processing plant in the Jamalpur Economic Zone (JEZ). A land...
markediumFebruary 3, 2026
Wage Growth and Inflation Gap hits 10-year high
Wage growth in Bangladesh has experienced a slight dip after 30 consecutive months of increases, according to new data from the Bangladesh Bureau...
markediumAugust 24, 2024
Bangladesh’s Economy Experiences a Significant Downturn in July
In July, Bangladesh’s economy experienced a severe downturn, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The PMI dropped sharply by 27 points...
markediumAugust 11, 2024
Bangladesh’s Purchasing Managers’ Index Falls in July
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Bangladesh fell dramatically in July, dropping 27 points to a concerning 36.9, according to the Metropolitan Chamber...
markediumAugust 10, 2024
S&P: Political Instability Poses New Threats to Bangladesh’s Economy
Bangladesh’s economy faces new risks due to ongoing political volatility, according to S&P Global Ratings. The American credit rating agency reported that the...
markediumAugust 8, 2024
Bangladesh set to become the 20th largest economy by 2038
As per the recent projections from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), Bangladesh is set to become the 20th largest global...
markediumJanuary 2, 2024
Bangladesh Bank Eliminates Minimum Deposit Interest Rate On Deposits
The Bangladesh Bank reportedly has recently revised its regulations on interest rates for term deposits and lending in banks. Previously, in August 2021,...
markediumDecember 12, 2023
‘Global Innovation Index 2023’ Ranking : Bangladesh Drops Three Positions
Bangladesh has seen a decline in its global innovation standing, slipping three notches in the 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII) compared to the...
markediumOctober 1, 2023
