The World Bank has warned that Bangladesh’s urban progress is being held back by deep-rooted institutional and governance weaknesses that limit cities’ ability to manage rapid growth. In its Bangladesh Development Update, the Bank said overlapping responsibilities among ministries, weak fiscal decentralization and poor coordination have led to inefficiencies in planning and investment. Subnational governments […]
The World Bank has urged Bangladesh to empower its urban local governments with greater financial and technical authority to manage the country’s rapid urbanization and job creation needs. In its Bangladesh Development Update, the Bank said most city and municipal bodies lack the resources and autonomy to plan or deliver essential services effectively. It recommended […]
The World Bank has called on Bangladesh to overhaul its urban planning and investment strategy to align development spending with the country’s shifting economic geography and boost job creation. In its latest Bangladesh Development Update, the Bank said the government must adopt “spatially oriented planning” that recognizes the different needs of regions across the country. […]
Hilsa fish prices in Bangladesh have soared as exports to India fell to a seven-year low, officials said Tuesday. Prices jumped 28 to 52 percent from last year, rising by about $1.80 to $9 per kilogram depending on size. Large hilsa now sell for up to $27 per kilogram in Dhaka markets. The government imposed […]
The World Bank warned Tuesday that U.S. tariffs on Indian exports will slow South Asia’s growth next year, even as India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Regional growth is projected to ease to 5.8% in 2026 from 6.6% in 2025, largely due to higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods. President Donald Trump imposed a […]
Bangladesh’s dengue outbreak has surpassed 50,000 cases this year, prompting renewed calls for stronger government action to contain the mosquito-borne disease. Health officials reported 782 new infections and three deaths Sunday, raising the total to 50,689 cases and 215 fatalities, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. Experts warned that infections will likely peak […]
Bangladesh plans to purchase 20 Chinese-made J-10CE multirole fighter jets for about $2.2 billion to modernize its air force and strengthen national defense, officials said. The deal, expected to be finalized by fiscal years 2026–27, includes procurement, training, and maintenance, with payments spread over 10 years through fiscal 2035–36. An inter-ministerial committee led by Air […]
Tarique Rahman’s plan to return from exile and seek power threatens to derail the spirit of Bangladesh’s revolution that ended Sheikh Hasina’s rule. The student-led movement was driven by demands for honesty, justice and an end to corruption, not a revival of the old political elite. Rahman has long been accused of graft and described […]
Police say an Indian man was shot dead by his cousin in northern Uttar Pradesh state after an argument over removing a dog’s carcass. Officers identified the victim as Pramod Saxena, 45, and the suspect as Vivek Saxena, both residents of Shahjahanpur’s Badoozai locality. Investigators said Vivek had accidentally run over a stray dog with […]
Torrential rain and landslides have killed at least 17 people in Darjeeling and other parts of North Bengal, authorities said Sunday. Rescue and relief operations are underway as the region remains under a red alert for heavy rainfall. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she will visit the affected areas Monday to assess damage […]
