9:20 am, Wednesday, 22 April 2026
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Dhaka-centric urbanisation strains economy and society, experts warn
Dhaka’s overconcentration of people and economic activity is creating severe economic and social challenges, according to experts at a seminar
Govt seeks three-year deferral of LDC graduation
Bangladesh government is pursuing a three-year deferral of the country’s graduation from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC) status,
Tarique warns of economic risks before LDC graduation
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman has warned that the country could face significant economic challenges affecting businesses, workers,
Bangladesh could see lower US tariffs with shrinking trade deficit
The United States has assured that it may reduce the imposed 20 per cent tariffs on Bangladeshi products if the
Weak governance, poor coordination threaten implementation of NDC 3.0
Bangladesh has set out its most ambitious climate plan yet under Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, but its success faces
Businesses, experts urge postponement of LDC graduation amid macro risks
Businesses and experts have called on the government to consider seeking a deferral of Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed
Employers warn of risks in proposal letting 20 workers form trade unions
Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), along with several major sectoral associations, has alleged that fresh labour law recommendations are being imposed
MIDA project to attract $65 billion investment, create 25 lakh jobs
The Moheshkhali–Matarbari Integrated Development Initiative, a flagship government project, could transform southeastern Bangladesh into a major economic hub, with total
Professional management, succession planning crucial for family businesses
Experts have urged family-owned businesses in Bangladesh to separate ownership from day-to-day management and adopt robust governance structures to ensure
Quick reforms urged to improve investment climate, unlock private sector potential
Leading business figures and experts in Bangladesh on Monday urged the government to implement urgent reforms to tackle persistent economic
