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Bangladesh ranks 141 on Freedom Index, falling into ‘mostly unfree’ category

Bangladesh has been ranked 141st out of 164 countries on the Freedom Index and 99th on the Prosperity Index, according

Bangladesh’s economic growth decelerates to 3.78 pc in Oct-Dec

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has reported that Bangladesh’s economic growth slowed to 3.78 per cent in the October-December

PM extends Eid greetings to nation

During the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations at her official residence Ganabhaban, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday reiterated the Awami League’s enduring

IFC to invest $30m in PRAN Group

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is injecting $30 million into Pran Dairy Limited and Habiganj Agro Limited, both integral parts

Dhaka’s air quality unhealthy

Dhaka has ranked 10th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of

Gold price hits record high of Tk1,15824 a bhori in Bangladesh

The country’s jewellers on Saturday increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,751 a bhari (11.664 grams), setting the

ADB pledges to boost cooperation in Bangladesh climate actions: Saber

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Sunday said as Bangladesh is badly in need of resources