Potato prices in Bangladesh keep ticking up despite cap
Traders say that it is not possible to bring down the price of potatoes without increasing the supply, and that they will incur huge losses if they sell at the price instructed by…
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Sri Lanka’s economy shrinks 3.1% in Q2
The downturn was driven by high inflation, a depreciating currency and lower purchasing power, the Census and Statistics Department said in a statement.
Bangladesh Election Commission and Awami League already in election mode
The Election Commission has redrawn 10 constituencies, registered two new political parties, updated the voters' list, and made a primary list of 42,350 polling centres.…
Sri Lanka stun Pakistan to earn Asia Cup final match against India
A raucous home crowd rejoiced but the result broke the heart of millions of fans awaiting an India-Pakistan final in the 50-over tournament, a prelude to the upcoming ODI World…
Bangladesh fixes egg, onion, potato prices
In August, food inflation soared 278 basis points to 12.54 per cent, the highest since October 2011, with the price spiral more pronounced in rural areas.
European Parliament concerned at Bangladesh’s human rights situation
Members specifically deplored the prison sentence against two Odhikar leaders, and urged the government to immediately and unconditionally repeal the ruling.
When were more peaceful elections held in Bangladesh?: PM Hasina
PM Sheikh Hasina also told parliament that all the elections held during the Awami League's tenure, including by-polls and local body elections, were transparent and peaceful.
Harsh weather to affect $27 billion RMG export from Bangladesh: Report
Four countries vital for global fashion production are at the risk of losing $65 billion in export earnings and 1 million potential jobs by 2030.
Bangladesh’s food security protected amid global crisis: PM Hasina
PM Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh has now become a role model on the global stage in case of food security.
Post-coup Myanmar: Junta, Russia agree on polls ‘cooperation’
Moscow is a close ally of the junta, providing arms and diplomatic support as Myanmar's military struggles to crush armed opposition to its February 2021 coup.