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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh has witnessed a dramatic decline of 71% in the first half of the fiscal year 2024-25, compared to the same period last year. According…
G-7’s failing renewables commitment, pushing fossil fuel in Bangladesh and beyond
The richest nations, including the G-7 countries are failing to uphold their commitments to global renewable energy expansion. Instead, they are increasingly investing in fossil fuel projects in developing countries…
Corruption Perception Index 2024: Bangladesh’s situation worsens, slips two notches
Bangladesh has dropped two spots in the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI), now ranking 151st alongside Congo and Iran. Last year, it held the 149th position out of 180 countries.…
Govt assures BNP of holding national election by Dec: Fakhrul
The interim government has assured a BNP delegation that the 13th parliamentary election will take place by December this year. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the announcement…
BB unveils monetary policy amid economic challenges; Inflation targeted to fall to 5% by next year
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur outlined the central bank’s monetary policy for the second half of FY25, indicating that the country’s economic growth will slow down to 4-5%…
Bio-Xin launches “Boshonto Bilash” campaign
As the refreshing breeze of Fagun ushers in the season of spring, Bio-Xin is here to enhance your beauty care with the exclusive “Boshonto Bilash” campaign. This special promotion is…
Per Capita income declines in dollar terms but rises in taka
Bangladesh’s per capita income has decreased in dollar terms but increased in taka during the fiscal year 2023-24, According to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).…
Govt to phase out 4,500 old buses to tackle pollution: Rizwana
The government plans to phase out 4,500 old buses as part of its efforts to combat air and dust pollution, announced Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the Ministry of Environment,…
Food inflation drops to 10.72% in January
Food inflation dropped in January, continuing a positive trend from December. The latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) shows that food inflation decreased by 2.2 percentage points,…
Major changes in budget management: Planning Advisor
Education and Planning Advisor Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud stated that significant changes are coming in budget management. This year, foreign financing will make up a larger portion of the development budget…
