Foreign loan commitments plummet 67% in Jul-Jan of FY25
Foreign loan commitments plummet 67% in Jul-Jan of FY25

Bangladesh has seen a sharp decline in foreign loan commitments, dropping by 67.22% in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2024-25, as the interim government re-evaluates its borrowing strategy and reassesses projects inherited from the previous administration, according to data from...

7 tips to navigate uncertainty and take back control
7 tips to navigate uncertainty and take back control

Uncertainty and lack of control naturally trigger anxiety, as our biology responds to the unknown. Clinical psychologist Amelia Aldao, PhD, explains that anxiety helps us prepare for possible future scenarios, increasing our vigilance and activating the fight-or-flight response. Its normal to feel...

The politics of ‘Radha Chakra’ and its terrible consequences!
The politics of ‘Radha Chakra’ and its terrible consequences!

Lets start with a story of a helpless businessman. He is 73 and has been engaged in business for 50 years. He used to run a big garments factory in Narayanganj. However, in the period of Covid-19, he suffered a loss of Tk 35 crore, which was followed by a series of crises. At first he was engaged...

Capital machinery imports plunge amid rising economic uncertainty
Capital machinery imports plunge amid rising economic uncertainty

The import of capital machinery in Bangladesh has plummeted, reflecting the deepening economic uncertainty facing the nation. Data from Bangladesh Bank reveals a stark decline in letters of credit (LCs) for machinery imports across all industrial sectors during the first five months (July-November)...