As Global Gold Prices Soar, What It Means for Bangladesh: Record-breaking demand, geopolitical hedging, and a global supply chain that bypasses South Asia’s informal markets

Gold has never been more expensive, more sought after, or more consequential for global finance. In January 2026, prices breached $5,500 per ounce for the first time in history—an astonishing…

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The New Great Game in the Bay of Bengal: How Bangladesh Became a Geopolitical Pivot

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…

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A New Dawn? The Potential Economic Benefits of a Ukraine Peace Deal for Bangladesh

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, originating with Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and subsequently escalating in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, intensified in February 2022 with Russia's full-scale invasion. While initial…

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Agricultural Renaissance: The Role of Startups in Bangladesh’s Agricultural Evolution

Agriculture has long been a defining pillar of Bangladesh’s economy, shaping its identity and sustaining millions of livelihoods. At the time of independence, agriculture was a dominant contributor to the…

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