The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut its growth forecast for Bangladesh’s economy to 4.0 per cent for fiscal year 2026–27, from 4.5 per cent projected in July, citing persistent …
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Moody’s Revises Bangladesh Outlook to Stable from Negative
by Siddique Islam 3 minutes readThe US-based Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook on Bangladesh to stable from negative, citing easing political and external pressures, stronger foreign exchange reserves and record remittance inflows. In its …
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Bangladesh Raises Annual Travel Quota to $18,000 from $12,000
by Siddique Islam 2 minutes readBangladesh Bank (BB) has increased the annual foreign exchange travel quota for Bangladeshi nationals to US$18,000 from $12,000 to meet genuine foreign exchange needs for overseas travel. Authorized Dealer (AD) …
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President Trump Expects to Meet Bangladesh PM Rahman Soon
by Siddique Islam 2 minutes readUS President Donald Trump has expressed hope of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman soon, saying he believes Bangladesh and its people have a very bright future under his leadership. In …
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US Provides $2.4M in Health Equipment to Strengthen Bangladesh’s Health System
by Siddique Islam 1 minutes readThe United States is providing $2.4 million in health equipment and supplies to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to strengthen maternal, newborn, and child health services nationwide. US …
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Six Bangladeshi nationals were killed and another was injured in a devastating fire that broke out at a superstore near Queenstown in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province early Tuesday. The …
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S&P Revises Bangladesh Sovereign Credit Outlook to Negative
by Siddique Islam 3 minutes readS&P Global Ratings has revised Bangladesh’s sovereign credit outlook to ‘negative’ from ‘stable,’ citing persistent banking sector weakness, fiscal constraints and mounting external risks that could delay the country’s economic …