Dhaka May 26, 2026, 12:12 pm
Speaking as the chief guest at a pre-budget shadow parliament debate organized by Debate for Democracy in the capital, Dr. Debapriya criticized the restrictive nature of the deal
He also claimed that more than $200 billion had been siphoned out of Bangladesh
In a statement issued on Friday (17 April) by the press wing of the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington, D.C., it was clarified that no such decision has been taken
The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessel ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ was once again forced to retreat from the Strait of Hormuz after being blocked by the Iranian Navy on Friday night, April 17, 2026.
The Bangladesh Embassy in Washington has clarified that no decision has yet been made regarding the release of the next IMF loan installment.
Krishna Srinivasan, Director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department, made these remarks on Thursday while responding to questions from Bangladeshi journalists at a press conference in Washington
World Bank President Ajay Banga said this to reporters at a press briefing during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank's spring meetings in Washington
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said this warning to reporters at a press briefing during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank's spring meetings in Washington
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday sought this at the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Plus Online Summit
The move is expected to bring significant relief to freelancers, e-commerce entrepreneurs and the IT-enabled services sector, who have long been seeking a globally recognised payment platform for seamless international transa
Monir Hossain Chowdhury, spokesperson for the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, assured on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, that there will be no fuel shortage in the country through the end of May.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned at its Spring Meetings in Washington that the escalating conflict involving Iran and Israel is already weighing heavily on the global economy.
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development, and Cooperatives, Mir Shahe Alam, assured on Monday, April 13, 2026, that Bangladesh has sufficient fuel reserves and a stable supply chain despite global volatility.
A New York court has ordered former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur to provide a deposition on April 10, 2026, regarding the high-profile reserve heist case
Bangladesh has surpassed China in apparel exports to the United States, securing the second position in the market as of early 2026
The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States has triggered a severe global fuel crisis, leading to significant supply shortages and long queues at filling stations across Dhaka
State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku announced on Saturday, April 4, that the government is working to boost domestic fish production both to satisfy local demand and to expand exports
On Friday (April 3), fuel supplies at Chittagong Port saw a significant boost as the Hong Kong-flagged vessel 'Yan Jing He' arrived from Singapore carrying 27,000 tons of diesel. According to Chittagong Port Authority Secreta
Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi, announced on Wednesday (April 1) that Iran has granted permission for six Bangladesh-flagged ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to depart
Central Bank Governor Md. Mostakur Rahman assured on Sunday (March 29) that Bangladesh has sufficient foreign exchange reserves, currently standing at $35 billion
