Russia can keep fighting as long as it sells oil. US tariffs have cut India’s imports, while China remains the key buyer Russia’s economy is under mounting pressure, with high inflation, a widening budget deficit driven by heavy military spending, ...
Net foreign investment turns negative in early FY2025–26 amid weak banks, high inflation, poor governance, and lack of new listings Foreign investors continued to withdraw funds from Bangladesh’s stock market in the first four months of FY2025–26, citing political uncertainty, ...
With banks destroyed and no cash entering Gaza, damaged banknotes have become lifelines. Baraa should be a university student. Instead, he repairs money so it can still be used.After the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023 and the war that ...
Tk4,000 crore lost, 16% accidents, 80% kids lead exposure The rapid expansion of electric three-wheelers, widely known as “Banglar Tesla,” is causing an estimated Tk4,000 crore annual loss, primarily due to illegal electricity use, warns a new CPD study. ...
Hackers From North Korea Stole $2B in Crypto in 2025, raising the all-time total to $6.75B Crypto is becoming more popular every day and is increasingly seen as a store of value. As major firms invest in it, crypto has ...
Global Energy Goes Bullish on AI, Bangladesh Remains Bearish AI is rapidly becoming the operating system of modern energy grids worldwide. From forecasting solar and wind output to balancing grids and running virtual power plants, countries and companies are already ...
Bangladesh’s Backbone SMEs Struggle for Finance Despite Low Default and High GDP Contribution The cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprise (CMSME) sector, long considered the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy, contributes significantly to employment and GDP. Currently, there are around 11.8 ...
The central bank aims to settle 75% of retail transactions digitally by 2027, focusing on affordable smartphones, stronger connectivity, and real-time payment systems. Bangladesh Bank has announced initiatives to develop Cox’s Bazar as the country’s first fully cashless district, marking ...
Technology is steadily reshaping agriculture in Bangladesh, and drones are the latest game-changer. From harvesting machines to automated spraying, modern tools are replacing time-consuming traditional methods. Drone-based pesticide and fertilizer spraying has already started in parts of Narsingdi and Manikganj, ...