Govt in talks with private sector to boost employment: relief minister
Govt in talks with private sector to boost employment: relief minister

The government has taken steps to expand employment opportunities and is currently in discussions with various private organizations, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Principal Asadul Habib Dulu said on Sunday. He made the remarks at the Lalmonirhat Sadar Upazila Parishad auditorium at...

Economy under pressure amid political uncertainty, says ADB report
Economy under pressure amid political uncertainty, says ADB report

Bangladeshs economy is facing mounting pressure as political uncertainty, tight policy measures and global instability weigh on growth, according to the Asian Development Outlook 2025 released by the Asian Development Bank on Thursday. The report said uncertainty in the political landscape has...

People face mounting pressure from rising costs
People face mounting pressure from rising costs

Cost, cost, and more cost has become the reality for many people, as rising prices continue to strain daily life, especially for lower- and middle-income households. From essential goods to healthcare, education, transportation, and housingalmost every expense has increased. However, incomes...

Liquidity surges, credit growth slows in banking sector
Liquidity surges, credit growth slows in banking sector

A paradox has emerged in Bangladeshs banking sector: record-high liquidity is sitting idle in banks, even as private sector credit growth continues to slow, intensifying a financing squeeze for industries and small and medium enterprises. At the end of December 2025, total liquidity in the...

Growth may reach 4% in current fiscal year: ADB
Growth may reach 4% in current fiscal year: ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Bangladeshs economic growth at 4 percent for the current fiscal year, noting that the impact of the Middle East conflict is expected to gradually ease. The forecast was outlined in the latest edition of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO), released...

Bangladesh economy set for gradual recovery through FY27: ADB
Bangladesh economy set for gradual recovery through FY27: ADB

Bangladeshs economy is expected to recover gradually over the next two fiscal years, with growth projected to rise to 4.0% in FY2026 and 4.7% in FY2027, up from 3.5% in FY2025, according to the Asian Development Banks Asian Development Outlook (April 2026) released Wednesday. The improved...

Middle East war shock may slow growth, hit trade and incomes
Middle East war shock may slow growth, hit trade and incomes

The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has shaken global energy markets, raising concerns about a direct economic fallout for Bangladesh, which remains heavily dependent on energy imports. A new assessment by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling warns that a...