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Industry leaders and stakeholders from Bangladesh’s poultry and feed sectors have highlighted the vital role of soybean as a sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective source of protein for both human nutrition…
US LNG deals could volatile Bangladesh’s energy market: Experts warn
As US trade pressures, Asian economies including Bangladesh—are increasingly turning to American liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports to offset trade deficits. However, energy experts warn this strategy could backfire, locking…
Gas transport from Bhola halted, factory operations disrupted
Gas supply from Bhola to key industrial zones has been halted for nearly ten days due to local protests, disrupting production in 13 factories across Dhaka, Gazipur, Manikganj, and Munshiganj.…
Bangladesh signs $100m loan agreement with OFID
The government has signed a significant loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) to support the country’s ongoing economic reform initiatives. The agreement, signed on April 22,…
Korea to provide $6.26m loan to Bangladesh, deal signed
The Government of Bangladesh and the Korea Eximbank on Tuesday signed a supplementary loan agreement worth $6.26 million under the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) to enhance maritime safety and…
Tax evasion surpasses Tk2.26 Lakh Cr in 2023: CPD
Tax evasion in Bangladesh reached alarming levels in 2023, with the government losing an estimated Tk2.26 lakh crore, according to a new report by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).…
Gas dues slashed to $240m from $750m Since August
Bangladesh’s gas sector is showing signs of revival, with outstanding dues dropping sharply from $750 million on August 5, 2024, to just $240 million as of April 19, 2025. This…
FDI falls to $1.27b in 2024 amid political upheaval, lowest in five years
Bangladesh’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) plunged to $1.27 billion in 2024 — the lowest in five years — as political turmoil and economic instability eroded investor confidence, according to…
Bangladesh’s interim govt to unveil FY26 budget on June 2
In a break from longstanding tradition, Bangladesh’s interim government will announce the national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on Monday, June 2, instead of the customary Thursday in June,…
Bangladesh signs €5m grant deal with IOM to enhance migration management, reintegration
Bangladesh has signed a €5 million grant agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to strengthen migration management and sustainable reintegration systems in the country. The deal was formalised…
