Sohel Parvez

Japanese firms see promise in Bangladesh, but they attach great importance to economic, political, and social stability, said Tanaka Akihiko, president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Month-on-month inflation stood at 9.42 percent at the end of May, with the 12-month average above 8.6 percent

The weak performance came despite the economy growing at a faster pace this year

The revised rates, announced by the shipping ministry last month, are scheduled to take effect from July 1

Rice cultivation is expanding across many coastal districts as farmers adapt to rising soil salinity

Indian authorities are expected to recommend the continuation of anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh’s jute products despite a decline in overall shipments in recent years, raising concerns among local millers.

Indian authorities are expected to recommend the continuation of anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh’s jute products despite a decline in overall shipments in recent years, raising concerns among local millers.

Since fiscal year 2009-2010, Bangladesh’s budget has grown almost every year, with planned spending rising sevenfold to Tk 7.97 lakh crore in FY25. Yet not a single budget announced over the past 16 years has been fully implemented.

Bangladesh has “great potential” to become a regional hub for transportation, logistics, energy and digital connectivity because of its strategic location between South and Southeast Asia, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda has said.

On a two-day visit to Dhaka from May 24, the ADB chief met with the prime minister and finance minister

Finance minister says

Finance minister says

ADB forecasts

The study on GVCs, growth, and inequality was released yesterday

The Manila-based lender downgrades growth projection for Asia and Pacific, including South Asia

"And meanwhile, really think about opportunities to upgrade,” Park said

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects that there will be a “significant growth in demand” from the private sector for its investment services in Bangladesh, a senior official said.

Bangladesh earlier sought $1 billion from the Manila-based lender to shield its economy from global shocks triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran

The 59th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) opened yesterday, with its President Masato Kanda urging countries in Asia and the Pacific to “act together to develop together” through stronger cross-border connections to secure the next generation’s future.

Finance minister makes the plea at ADB annual meeting