Politics
Bangladesh Moves Closer to Joining RCEP, the World’s Largest Free Trade Bloc
Bangladesh has entered the formal accession process for RCEP after ministers approved a working group to begin membership negotiations.
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Business
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.
Business
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.
Business
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.
Business
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.
Politics
Bangladesh heads to UN General Assembly with Rohingya crisis and reforms in focus
Bangladesh is preparing for the UN General Assembly with Rohingya repatriation, democratic reforms and international partnerships at the centre of its diplomatic agenda.
Mother Earth
Super El Niño strengthens as scientists warn of wider climate impacts
Scientists warn that a strengthening Super El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole could reshape weather, agriculture and water risks across South Asia.
Health
Bangladesh Plans New Measles Catch-Up Campaign as Toll Passes 1,000
Bangladesh is preparing another measles-rubella vaccination drive as more than 171,000 suspected cases expose persistent immunity gaps.
Education
Bangladesh’s Labour Market Faces Growing Pressure from the Youth Skills Gap
A widening gap between education and employer demand is making it harder for Bangladesh’s young graduates to secure productive employment.
Politics
Bangladesh Pushes Administrative Reform as Implementation Becomes the Test
Bangladesh advances public service reforms, facing the critical test of turning plans into faster, accountable outcomes.
Dispatch
Bangladesh's Youth Employment Challenge: Can Growth Create Enough Jobs?
Bangladesh's young workforce is growing, but skills gaps and weak job creation are making the transition from education to employment increasingly difficult.
Politics
New Pay Scale, Inflation, and Tax Reform: Is Bangladesh Easing the Cost-of-Living Crisis?
Bangladesh's latest pay scale and tax reforms aim to ease inflationary pressure, but economists say lasting relief depends on controlling prices.