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Bangladesh GDP may fall to 3.3%: WB

Staff Correspondent: The World Bank (WB) has forecasted that Bangladesh’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth may decline to 3.3% in the current fiscal year (2024-25). The slowdown is attributed to

Bumper maize harvest brings cheer to Sirajganj’s char farmers

Staff Correspondent: A golden wave is sweeping through the vast riverine char lands of Sirajganj, where farmers are reaping the benefits of a bumper maize harvest this season. With favourable

Borrowing turns bitter as lending rates surge

TDS Desk: From large industries to grassroot-level entrepreneurs, everyone is facing the harsh reality of high interest rates on bank loans, which in combination with the liquidity crisis is not

Social business can bring millions out of poverty: CA

TDS Desk: Claiming that social business can bring millions of people out of poverty, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said poverty is created due to a wrong economic

India cuts funding for railway projects meant to connect seven sisters thru Bangladesh

TDS Desk: The Indian government has withdrawn funding for a project by its railways to connect the seven northeastern states with the mainland via Bangladesh, alleging its neighbour of going

Bangladesh committed to building inclusive, climate resilient economy: CA

TDS Desk: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said Bangladesh is committed to building an inclusive and climate resilient economy despite having climate and urban challenges. “Bangladesh faces acute