Sri Lanka crisis a warning sign for many: IMF chief
The comment comes as Sri Lanka is in the midst of a deep and unprecedented economic crisis.
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Bangladesh’s energy reality bites hard
The government has temporarily shut down all diesel-fired power plants, which contribute 1,000-1,500MW to the national grid daily.
What should be Bangladesh’s food security strategy?
Across the world, rising food prices and reduced purchasing power due to inflationary pressure are worsening food security in many countries.
Unpacking Bangladesh and northeast India’s untapped potential
The writer says that Bangladesh has the potential to be a major partner of India's efforts to increase trade in the region.
Bangladesh first in South Asia in secondary education
However, Bangladeshi youths aged between 15-24 lag behind Bhutan, India and Sri Lanka in digital skills.
US, India, Israel, UAE form ‘West Asian Quad’
The new alignment is set against the backdrop of economic and political risks in an increasingly uncertain world.
Why is there a gas crisis in a country that is gas-rich?
The current gas crisis in the country was not inevitable, but is the result of not doing enough to find and lift the gas from below the ground.
Prompt clean-up of Dhaka proof that change is possible
An estimated 10,000 conservancy workers cleaned up 19,223 tonnes of animal and cattle market waste in the wake of Eid-ul-Azha sacrifices.
Women to face the brunt of cost-of-living crisis: WEF report
The Geneva-based think tank says a hoped-for recovery from a ballooning gender gap hasn't materialized as expected as the Covid-19 crisis has eased.
Sri Lanka should put its people first
The crisis is testament to what happens when politicians become self-serving or want to make a show of development, rather than serving the public.