Government cuts Bangladesh Bank borrowing to tame inflation
The government has targeted to keep inflation within 6 percent this fiscal year.
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In funding climate actions, we can be more creative
The writer says a simple loss and damage aviation levy could be imposed on passengers flying on airlines to contribute to a climate loss and damage fund.
Onion prices rising again in Bangladesh
Farmers claim most of their onion supply is already finished, with the small reserve remaining not enough to cover the total demand until fresh stocks arrive after the next four…
Foreign powers interested in hindering progress: PM Hasina
The PM also said her government strengthened the foundation of democracy and ensured the voting rights of the people.
Did the Dohazari-Cox’s Bazar rail line worsen floods?
While heavy rains and the overflow of hill water into rivers and canals are typical climatic events in this region, the recent flood was exceptionally catastrophic.
Bangladesh’s economy growing but trade-GDP ratio falling gradually
The ratio of import to GDP, which was 21.2 per cent in 2013-14 fiscal year, halved to 10.69 per cent in 10 years.
Global wealth projected to rise 38% by 2027
The annual Global Wealth Report, which estimates the wealth holdings of 5.4 billion adults across 200 markets, says global wealth will reach $629 trillion over the next five years.
50% chance 2023 will be warmest year on record: US climate experts
The European Union's climate observatory Copernicus also reported last week that July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth.
Why India is trying to tame rising wheat prices
The ban on wheat exports failed to stop prices from rising, prompting trade and industry officials to suggest that even this year's crop is lower than the government's estimates…
India, China agree to resolve border issues
The Indian and Chinese troops are locked in an over three-year eyeball-to-eyeball posture in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh, even as the two sides completed…