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Bangladesh Taka Gains 11.6% Against Indian Rupee in Two Years
A stronger taka against the Indian rupee could lower import and travel costs, though experts say wider economic effects depend on market conditions.
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Bangladesh Raises Fuel Prices by Tk20 Per Litre, Raising Concerns Over Cost of Living
Bangladesh has increased fuel prices by Tk20 per litre, with transport fares and everyday living costs expected to rise.
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High LNG prices continue to slow Bangladesh’s industrial growth
Bangladesh’s reliance on costly imported LNG is putting pressure on industry, electricity supply and public finances as Dhaka seeks alternatives.
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Bangladesh Cuts Solar Equipment Import Tax Burden to 1% for 180 Days
Bangladesh has reduced the import tax burden on eligible solar equipment from about 17% to 1% for 180 days.
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Dhaka’s Utility Crisis Deepens as Jurain and Shyampur Residents Protest Shortages
Residents in South Dhaka demand reliable gas and electricity after prolonged disruptions disrupt daily life and local businesses.
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Bangladesh Bank to Offer Young Entrepreneurs Up to Tk 20 Lakh
A new programme will provide selected young entrepreneurs with up to Tk 10 lakh in loans and Tk 10 lakh in grants.
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Adani Power Contract Raises Hostage Concerns as Supply Drops to 915 MW
PDB notices go unanswered as supply from Adani's Godda plant drops significantly, sparking calls for investigation and structural energy reforms.
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Bangladesh to Send 10,000 Workers to Malaysia at Zero Migration Cost Through BOESL
Bangladesh and Malaysia have agreed to send an initial 10,000 Bangladeshi workers through the government-run BOESL recruitment system without charging migration fees, marking a significant shift toward safer overseas employment.
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Bangladesh’s Remittance Boom Meets the Test of Inflation and Slow Growth
Record remittances are strengthening Bangladesh’s external position, but persistent inflation and weak investment are limiting a broader recovery.
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Bangladesh’s gas crisis exposes the risks of deeper LNG dependence
A major LNG terminal outage has disrupted power, industry and households, exposing how import dependence can turn supply shocks into national vulnerabilities.
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Oil Gains as Iran Maintains Hormuz Conditions and Regional Risks Persist
Crude prices rose after Iran linked Hormuz reopening to U.S. concessions while new attacks heightened concerns over energy supplies.