Bangladesh is exploring possible JF 17 fighter jet talks with Pakistan. Here are the key facts, risks, regional reactions and what this could mean. What is JF-17 and its Character The JF-17 Thunder is a lightweight, all-weather, multi-role fighter aircraft. ...
China’s BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles. This marks a historic shift in the global EV market Tesla sold 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down nearly 9% year-on-year. It was the second straight ...
TikTok avoids a US ban through a deal that balances politics, data concerns, and the economic role of creators and small businesses. TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, has signed agreements with American and global investors to run its US business, the ...
Japan raised interest rates to their highest level since 1995 as inflation stays above target. The Bank of Japan increased its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to around 0.75 percent on Friday. The decision was widely expected by ...
Bangladesh’s startup scene was once growing fast. Now it is slowing down a lot. Funding has dried up, local investors have pulled back, and founders are struggling in an uncertain economic and political climate. The sector is not collapsing but ...
Putin is not easy to corner. Russia’s war machine is powered by one simple engine: oil. Sell oil, earn money. Earn money, fund defense. As long as that loop works, the war can continue. There is a deep irony in ...
Valentine’s Day and Pahela Falgun have become major economic events in Bangladesh. How do these days boost business? These festivals create a massive demand for specific items. Businesses “roll” because people want to show affection through gifts and experiences. Flowers: ...
Bangladesh’s defaulted loans have gone to record levels, leaving depositors waiting for their money. With many large borrowers failing to repay, loan recovery remains uncertain. In Tongi, Gazipur, an abandoned garment factory of the Anontex Group has remained shut for ...
Remittances surge funds Bangladesh election spending with 33.8% candidates exceeding limits. Boosts reserves amid festivities. How do remittances contribute to a country’s foreign exchange reserves? Remittance adds money to a country’s foreign reserves. In 2025, Bangladesh received $32.82 billion in ...
Elections create a brief money flow for small vendors, while many candidates spend far beyond legal limits in hidden ways Microeconomics and GDP The “micro-economy” of elections is a temporary period of high money circulation. This spending creates short-term economic ...