The government has conferred the prestigious “Independence Award-2026,” the highest civilian honor of the country, recognizing outstanding contributions at the national level in various fields including the Liberation War, science, literature, culture, public service, and research.According to The Daily Industry, “the Independence Award is the highest recognition of national excellence and reflects the state’s appreciation ...more

Bangladesh’s banking sector is facing a critical situation, with experts warning of a potential financial crisis if immediate reforms are not implemented.According to The Daily Industry, the sector is now at a “turning point,” as rising non-performing loans, capital shortages, and increased government borrowing continue to weaken banks’ ability to function effectively. Several banks are ...more

Banks struggle with liquidity, rising defaults, and structural weaknessesBangladesh’s banking sector is facing a critical situation, with experts warning of a potential financial crisis if immediate reforms are not implemented.According to The Daily Industry, the sector is now at a “turning point,” as rising non-performing loans, capital shortages, and increased government borrowing continue to weaken banks’ ...more

Bangladesh has moved to secure an urgent $3 billion loan from global development partners as the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict sharply increases import costs and fiscal pressure, according to official documents and sources.The Finance Division has already initiated formal communication with the Economic Relations Division (ERD) to explore the possibility of mobilising ...more

Bangladesh’s fiscal position is facing renewed pressure as rising government expenditure continues to strain budget management and weaken fiscal discipline, economists warn. According to The Daily Industry, “rising spending pressures are undermining fiscal discipline, making budget management increasingly difficult.” The report highlights that expanding subsidy needs, development commitments, and social protection programs are pushing overall ...more

Bangladesh’s industrial sector has recorded steady growth over the years, but this expansion is increasingly being described as “jobless growth,” as employment opportunities fail to keep pace with output. Economists warn that the disconnect between industrial growth and job creation is emerging as one of the most serious structural challenges facing the economy.According to The ...more

Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed has ordered close monitoring of research sub-projects being implemented in various universities of the country under the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) project.He said that every step from the beginning to the end of the implementation of the sub-project should be brought under regular ...more

With the slogan “May every day of the new year be colorful in many colors”, Bengali New Year-1433 was celebrated in Barisal with colorful arrangements including a Baisakhi procession. Bengali culture awakens in the soft light of the new sun, and the festival of our lives, Bangla New Year, begins. Embracing the non-communal and non-discriminatory spirit, ...more

As geopolitical conflict, climate disruption, and financial stress converge, the next 100 days may determine whether the world stabilises or fractures into prolonged systemic crisis.The world is no longer navigating isolated crises. It is entering a phase of compound instability, where geopolitical conflict, climate volatility, and economic fragility are converging with reinforcing intensity. This convergence ...more

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said that the government has dedicated this Bengali New Year and the coming one year to building an agro-based economy in recognition of farmers’ contributions.He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the “Bangla New Year 1433” celebration event organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy ...more