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 ...
According to TIB, 33.8% of candidates have exceeded the spending limits, with the average campaign expenditure reaching Tk 1.2 crore. How violations influence fairness Spending violations create an unfair advantage for wealthy candidates. Parties often pick “black money” owners or ...
Election holidays looming? Avoid cash crunch: build emergency fund, keep extra cash, locate ATMs, pay bills online, use bKash with 10,000 taka daily limit How can you prepare for a sudden need for money during the long election holidays? Create ...
In the past, political promises in Bangladesh were just paper. Parties often forgot them after the vote. This 13th election is different. The economy is finally the main topic. How does the BNP plan for economic growth in its manifesto? ...