Allegations of personal interest and a lack of transparency are rocking Bangladesh’s aviation sector, with major deals like the Boeing purchase and HSIA terminal handling under fire.
In a major geopolitical shift, India has agreed to ditch Russian oil and "Buy American" at a massive scale. The deal, hailed by both leaders, removes punitive tariffs and positions India as a preferred trade partner over regional rivals like China and Vietnam.
Bangladesh’s external debt surged by 8% to $74.34 billion in FY 2024-25. Experts warn that a reliance on budget support and currency fluctuations are creating a dangerous debt-driven cycle.
India and the European Union have finalized a historic free trade agreement, creating a market of nearly two billion people and reshaping global trade ties.
More than 327 garment factories have shut in Gazipur and Savar in 18 months, leaving over 150,000 workers unemployed amid falling exports, rising costs and political instability.