On June 11, 2026, the finance minister presented Bangladesh's FY2026-27 national budget, a record BDT 9.38 trillion, or about USD 77 billion. The expansionary budget targets 6.5 per cent GDP growth, aims to reduce inflation to 7.5 per cent, and supports the country's ambition to become a trillion-d

Bangladesh’s point-to-point inflation rose to 9.42 per cent in May 2026 from 9.04 per cent in April and 8.71 per cent in March, driven by higher prices for food, housing, and transport. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the increase was mainly due to rising global energy

The 2026 war with Iran has triggered a global energy shock, disrupted international trade, and increased the risk of a broad recession. Now inflation rates are surging, interest rates are rising and growth is faltering. Sparked by joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure, the confli

When Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India in the face of a mass uprising on August 5, 2024, the country was not simply between governments, it was in a freefall. An interim government was formed under the leadership of Nobel Laureate Dr Mohammad Yunus to stabilise the political and

At Davos 2026, global leaders, policymakers, and business executives were grappling with how to counter a potential Trumpian trade order defined by protectionism, tariffs, and economic nationalism. With fears of renewed trade wars and disrupted supply chains, discussions at the World Economic Forum

The United States is Bangladesh's largest export market and a major source of foreign direct investment, with bilateral relations focusing heavily on garment trade, energy, and development. A 2026 trade agreement is reducing U.S. tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19 per cent, with special provisions

On February 28, the United States and Israel initiated a major military offensive against Iran, which has now impacted the Middle East, causing casualties and destruction in at least nine countries. The attack on Iran has caused devastation and death of more than 160 little girls from an elementary

US President Donald Trump calls for a new world order, stating the United Nations (UN) must actively cooperate with the "Board of Peace." His remarks at Davos-2026 emphasise global stability, diplomatic engagement, and peace-focused initiatives. Trump is now being described as possibly the US's mos