Bangladesh’s Only State-Owned Oil Refinery Halts Production, Fuel Supply Concerns Grow

Bangladesh’s only state-owned oil refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL), has suspended its production, raising fresh concerns…

Daily Borrowing of Tk 1,000 Crore Raises Concerns Over Banking Sector Stability

Fresh concerns have emerged over the country’s growing dependence on bank borrowing. Critics allege that the…

Farmers’ Issue Resurfaces—Old Wounds and New Controversy Over Agricultural Card Program

Farmers’ rights and welfare have once again come into the spotlight in Bangladesh, as past grievances…

Awami League Leader Dies in Jail in Jamalpur

A senior leader of the Awami League has died while in custody at a jail in…

August 4 Night: Secret Teleconference, Violence, and Controversy Over Sudden Shift in Power

The night of August 4, 2024, has emerged as one of the most dramatic and controversial…

50 Years in the Debt Trap: Fresh Questions Over Grameen Bank Model and Dr. Muhammad Yunus

As Bangladesh marks 50 years of microcredit operations, renewed debate has emerged over the effectiveness, transparency,…

43 Days, Tk 41,000 Crore Borrowing — New Government Continues Aggressive Bank Loan Trend

In just 43 days after assuming power, the new government led by Tarique Rahman has borrowed…

Tk 2,500 a Year Under ‘Farmer Card’ Sparks Criticism as “Mockery” of Farmers

The BNP’s proposed “Farmer Card” program, which promises an annual support of Tk 2,500, has triggered…

Sheikh Hasina’s Remarks on GDP and Alleged Money Laundering Spark Debate

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has made a significant statement regarding the country’s economy,…

Tk 76 Crore Spent on Police Uniform Change—Fresh Demand Raises Questions Over Accountability

After spending nearly Tk 76 crore on changing police uniforms, a renewed proposal to introduce another…

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