Economics

(Moscow Bureau) – The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (MC14) was held in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, from March 26-29. The landmark conference discussed diverse aspects of significant issues relating to the WTO today. The…

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) A concerning picture has emerged from the discussions surrounding Bangladesh’s upcoming national budget. Small-scale industries and ordinary working-class people fear being crushed between the looming clouds of an impending energy crisis and an ever-increasing…

Our partner, Xinhua China News Agency, recently shared a series of Instagram posts highlighting China’s development. What struck me was not just the content itself, but the sense of direction behind it—a country seemingly laser-focused, with long-term objectives and a…

By Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) In anticipation of the upcoming 2026 national budget, leading economists and women’s rights activists have emphasized the critical need for effective gender budgeting and a transparent understanding of gender-related issues to ensure women’s economic empowerment.…

By Nazrul Islam (Dhaka Bureau) We generally measure climate change through carbon emission graphs, global warming statistics, or images of melting glaciers. However, in light of recent research by climate scientist Friederike Otto, published in the British media outlet The Guardian,…

A Commitment to Building a Gender-Sensitive Society by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) A new integrated network and platform has been launched in Bangladesh to foster an inclusive and gender-sensitive economic environment and to ensure sustainable development and social justice. At…

Government moves to merge six agencies into a single authority to streamline investment processes by Asif Shawkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) Bangladesh, recognized as an emerging economy in South Asia, is set to undergo a radical transformation in its investment landscape. In…

Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary since 2010, suffered a humiliating defeat (April 12th) after a record turnout of roughly 77.8 percent. His challenger, the center-right candidate Péter Magyar and his Tisza party, won 136 of 199 seats in Hungary’s parliament, or…

by Rita Bhowmick (Dhaka Bureau) Amidst a growing energy crisis and a shifting global landscape, leading urban planners and experts in Bangladesh have called for a radical transformation in the country’s urbanization and development strategies. At a dialogue organized by…

By Abu Hena Rasel (Dhaka Bureau) The largest annual event of the Bangladesh Police, ‘Police Week 2026,’ is set to commence on May 10. However, this year’s observance marks a significant departure from tradition. The event is being organized with…