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Budget 2026-27: The Dual Dilemma of Managing Growth Amid Fiscal Pressures in Bangladesh
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh, an emerging economic powerhouse in South Asia, stands at a critical financial crossroads as it unveils its new economic roadmap. Today at 3:00 PM, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury will present the national…
BSF’s Unilateral ‘Push-In’ and Nationwide Persecution of Bengali Speakers: New Strains in Dhaka-Delhi Relations
The high-level BGB-BSF Director General-level border conference concluded today By Halim Mohammad (Dhaka Bureau) A fresh wave of severe tension and strain has emerged in the bilateral relations between South Asian neighbors Bangladesh and India, triggered by the Indian Border…
EcoWaste Coalition: Illegal Importation of Lead-Containing Paints Persists
Watchdog group discovers three more spray paint brands with lead content 11 June 2026, Quezon City. Despite the national ban on lead in paint production, the EcoWaste Coalition uncovered additional spray paint brands that contain one or more colors with…
All Eyes on Finance Minister Amir Khasru Ahead of Historic Budget in Bangladesh
by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) As questions over democratic, constitutional, and political rights continue to dominate the public discourse in Bangladesh, the nation is preparing for a landmark economic milestone. Today, on Thursday, June 11, Finance and Planning Minister…
From Rooppur to Floating Nuclear Technology: A New Global Horizon in Bangladesh-Russia Energy Partnership
By G M Forhadul Mozumdar (Dhaka Bureau) The strategic relationship between Bangladesh and Russia is no longer confined to traditional bilateral diplomacy; it has transformed into one of South Asia’s largest energy and technological partnerships. A recent high-level meeting in…
Bangladesh Is Not a Meeting with Flowers
China, India, the United States, Russia, and the Bay of Bengal on the real board of the Indo-Pacific “While some photograph breakfasts, the lions count ports…” Bangladesh usually appears in the international press wrapped in pleasant ceremonies, diplomatic meetings, proper…
CSOs and affected communities confront ADB’s “Kraken of Destruction” at ACEF 2026
Manila, Philippines – Civil society organizations led by NGO Forum on ADB staged a creative protest at the 21st Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF 2026), unveiling a giant ‘Kraken of Destruction’ to denounce the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) role in…
The Rise of a New Bangladesh: A New Chapter in UN Leadership, Global Diplomacy, and Economic Restructuring
By G M Forhadul Mozumdar (Dhaka Bureau) In the fast-evolving arena of global politics, Bangladesh has climbed to an unprecedented position in 2026. The nation is no longer just a vital geopolitical player in South Asia; it has emerged as…
Mosaddek’s Epic Comeback: A Silent Reply with the Bat Against Australia
By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) What a long, agonizing wait it was. Every single day spent outside the national team must have felt like a grueling test for Mosaddek Hossain Saikat. Despite consistently performing in domestic cricket and proving his…
Government Signals Probe into Major Bank Ownership, Focusing on Corporate Governance and Transparency
By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) The debate surrounding governance in Bangladesh’s financial and political sectors has taken on a new dimension following government signals of a fresh investigation into the ownership structure of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, one of…
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