Bangladesh’s economic growth is set to slow to 4.1% this fiscal year (FY25), the weakest pace since the pandemic, as political turmoil in mid-2024 weighed on activity and deteriorated investor confidence, the World Bank said on Thursday (16 January). In its latest edition of Global Economic Prospects report, the global lender warned amid heightened political […]
Read MoreBangladesh has eased visa requirements for Pakistanis. From now on, Pakistani citizens will also be able to get Bangladesh visas online. Bangladeshi Ambassador to Pakistan Muhammad Iqbal Khan gave this information during his visit to the Lahore Chamber of Commerce. Geo News reported. In his speech at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce, the ambassador said […]
Read MoreThe US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that the United States is ready to provide all kinds of assistance to Bangladesh. He said that US National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan’s recent visit to India discussed Bangladesh, and the United States is in touch with new representatives of Bangladesh. This information was reported by […]
Read MoreBangladesh has slipped three places in the world’s most powerful passport index in 2025. Bangladesh’s position in the new list is now 100th. In the previous index, Bangladesh was ranked 97th. The ‘Henley Passport Index’ is published every year. This index is prepared based on the documents of the International Air Transport Association (International Air […]
Read MoreThe party of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the aunt of Labour Party minister Tulip Siddique, has been accused of campaigning for UK Prime Ministerial candidate Sir Keir Starmer in the UK election, according to the British newspaper The Telegraph. The Telegraph reported that activists representing the UK branch of Bangladesh’s Awami League, the […]
Read MoreLocal independent power producers (IPPs) have urged the government to clear at least half of their outstanding dues, approximately Tk9,000 crore, within 10 days to prevent power shortages during the upcoming Ramadan in March and the subsequent rice-growing season, which requires heavy irrigation. During a meeting with Power Division Secretary Farzana Mamtaz at the Secretariat […]
Read MoreTulip Siddique, a minister for Britain’s ruling Labour Party, is under increasing scrutiny after reports emerged that she received a free flat in London from people close to the party of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. In a report on Saturday (January 4), Bloomberg reported that Tulip Siddique is expected to come under more […]
Read MoreStarlink, owned by American technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, is providing internet services all over the world through satellites. Now, plans to launch Starlink Internet in Pakistan have been announced. Elon Musk himself confirmed this. He said that Starlink has already applied to launch internet services in Pakistan. It is now waiting for government approval. Starlink […]
Read MoreRecent diplomatic exchanges including the foreign secretary-level meeting have shown a commitment to sewing ties and addressing areas of discord. After a period of growing tensions in a changed political scenario since 5 August, Bangladesh and India are increasingly demonstrating their willingness to recognise the value of fostering stability, mutual trust, and cooperation in addressing […]
Read MoreThe approval came from this year’s 1st meeting of Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase. The government today (2 January) approved separate proposals for procuring 1.10 crore litres of edible oil, 1,00,000 tonnes of fertiliser and 10,000 tonnes of lentil to meet the growing demand of the country. The approval came from this year’s 1st […]
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