From 35% to 20%: Bangladesh Achieves Major Tariff Breakthrough with the US

Introduction After months of uncertainty and diplomatic effort, Bangladesh has achieved a significant breakthrough in its trade relations with the United States. On 1 August, the US agreed to reduce…

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BRAC Bank’s Commitment to Sustainability and Ethical Growth

BRAC Bank believes in a value-driven approach for every CSR-focused initiative, strategy, and action, which aligns with BRAC's work philosophy. Noteworthy initiatives of the bank, such as introducing small-ticket loans…

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Surviving the Modern Workplace: Fatigue, Burnout, and You

A generation ago, “working hard” meant showing up, doing your job, and heading home when the day was done. Work had boundaries, physical, emotional, and psychological. Today, those lines have…

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Monetary Tightening and Reform: Can Bangladesh Balance Inflation and Growth?

Inflation is a rise in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over time. When inflation is high, the purchasing power of money declines, affecting households,…

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Envoy Textiles Hosts ADB Delegation Following Approval of USD 30 Million Sustainability Financing Package

Envoy Textiles Limited today hosted a high-level courtesy meeting with a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at its Corporate Office on Panthpath, Dhaka. The meeting was convened following…

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BRAC Bank Partners with DBL Group to Offer Enhanced Digital Cash Management Solutions

BRAC Bank has entered into a partnership with DBL Group, one of Bangladesh’s leading conglomerates, to deliver advanced cash management solutions that optimise payment operations and enhance financial efficiency. As…

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Floating Exchange Rates, Sinking Confidence: The Debate Over Bangladesh’s Exchange Policy

Introduction In May 2025, Bangladesh embarked on a bold macroeconomic experiment transitioning from a crawling peg system to a floating exchange rate system. This decision, spurred by external pressure and…

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GPH Ispat and BUET’s RISE Form Strategic Partnership on Intellectual Property Management, First-of-its-Kind in Bangladesh

GPH Ispat Ltd. has entered into a strategic partnership with the Research and Innovation Center for Science and Engineering (RISE) of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) to strengthen…

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