Dhaka Bank PLC welcomesthe Banking veteran Osman Ershad Faiz as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) on 11 January 2026. Faiz brings more than 30 years…
The first climate summit held in the world's largest rainforest delivered a verdict as mixed as the ecosystem surrounding it. COP 30 convened in Belém, Brazil, November 10-21, 2025, producing…
“Speed builds assets; patience builds resilience.” Let’s start with a question: How Western conditional lending and China’s Belt and Road financing shape Bangladesh’s economy, sovereignty, and strategic future. Introduction Bangladesh…
In its latest forecast, the IMF projects global growth to hold steady at around 3% in 2025, the same pace as 2024. At first glance, the number may seem unremarkable.…
Since 2018, Bangladesh’s economy has faced growing headwinds from global trade tensions and conflicts. For years, the country’s export engine, dominated by ready-made garments (RMG) sold primarily to Western markets,…
BRAC Bank has once again obtained a ‘B+’ long-term credit rating with a ‘Stable’ outlook, as affirmed by the world’s leading credit rating agency, S&P Global Ratings. This is equivalent…
Introduction: A Rising Power in a Strategic Crossroad Bangladesh, once considered a peripheral player in South Asia, has emerged as a pivotal actor in the region’s geopolitical landscape. With a…
Bangladesh’s growth narrative is among the most compelling in South Asia. With a GDP approaching half a trillion dollars and a steadily expanding middle class, the country has transformed from…
BRAC Bank has launched a new Platinum Multicurrency debit card on the Mastercard network, offering customers a convenient and secure way to manage both local and international transactions. Officially unveiled…
In today’s fast-paced Bangladesh, managing money can feel like juggling multiple tasks at once, splitting bills, paying for rides, sending cash to family, or running a small business. Traditional banking…
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…
The return of tariff pressure is testing the flexibility of global brands once again. From fast fashion to industrial machinery, companies that rely on cross-border manufacturing and distribution are facing…
On June 23rd, the world woke to an unexpected tweet. Donald Trump, the self-styled dealmaker-in-chief, had declared the end of a war most didn't even realise had truly begun. After…
Introduction: Navigating New US-Bangladesh Trade Relations The US is Bangladesh's largest apparel importer, accounting for approximately 19.18% of its total RMG exports, valued at $7.54 billion in FY25. The US…
Bangladesh's budget for the 2025-26 financial year comes at a challenging time. The country is grappling with slower economic growth, rising prices, and the upcoming loss of its "Least Developed…