Economy
US Special Envoy Sergio Gor Arrives in Dhaka
Sergio Gor, the Donald Trump administration’s US special envoy for South and Central Asia, has arrived in Dhaka on a three-day visit, according to a post published by the US Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon. The information was shared on the verified Facebook page of the US Embassy in Dhaka.
Extreme Heat Cost Bangladesh Up to $1.8 Billion: WB
Bangladesh suffered an estimated economic loss of $1.3 billion to $1.8 billion in 2024 because extreme heat reduced labour productivity, according to a new World Bank report. The loss is equivalent to about 0.3% to 0.4% of the country’s GDP, with damages rising sharply once daytime temperatures exce
Development’s New Equation–3: Key to Productivity Lies in Talent
Bangladesh’s biggest economic test now lies in raising productivity—producing more with the same labour, machinery and capital—as slower investment, rising production costs and weaker growth sharpen pressure to generate greater output from existing resources. The OECD’s Compendium of Productivity I
Govt seeks 3 years extension to LDC graduation preparatory period
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has urged stronger international support to ensure Bangladesh's smooth, sustainable and stable graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category and seeking a three-year extension to the country's graduation preparatory period.
