3:57 am, Sunday, 26 October 2025

Bangladesh’s GDP to grow 4.8pc in FY26, says World Bank

Bangladesh’s economy is expected to recover further in the coming years, with GDP projected to rise to 4.8 per cent

Two-day SME buyer-seller conference kicks off in Dhaka

A two-day buyer-seller conference, organised by the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Foundation with support from the World Bank, began

Experts urge eco-industrial parks to tackle pollution, support growth

Industrialisation in Bangladesh is increasingly constrained by river pollution, air quality deterioration and untreated waste, prompting experts at a high-level

RMG exports may hit $94b by 2029 on MMF, market expansion

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector could see its export earnings surge to $94 billion by 2029, driven by expansion into

World Bank approves $250m to strengthen governance in Bangladesh

The World Bank has approved $250 million in financing to enhance public sector performance in Bangladesh, with a focus on

World Bank estimates Bangladesh’s growth at 3.3pc in FY25

Bangladesh’s economy experienced a marked slowdown in the financial year 2024–25, with GDP growth estimated to have fallen to 3.3

Light engineering sector demands dedicated industrial zone

Manufacturers of light engineering products in Bangladesh have called on the government to establish a dedicated industrial park or zone

World Bank vice-president for South Asia arrives in Dhaka

The World Bank vice-president for the South Asia Region, Martin Raiser, arrives in Dhaka on Saturday for a four-day visit.

High inflation, reduced employment worsen workers’ family welfare

High inflation and reduced employment have adversely affected family welfare in Bangladesh, particularly impacting workers in the industrial and services

WB lowers Bangladesh growth forecast to 4pc for FY25

Bangladesh’s economic growth is expected to grow 4 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 due to the political uncertainties