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CA for achieving self-sufficiency over graduation from LDC

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has put emphasis on attaining self-sufficiency over graduating from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status. “We must be clear that we no longer want to remain dependent on others. We have to become self-reliant. Since we are still dependent, our focus should be on moving away from it as soon as possible. There is no other option,” he said.
The Chief Adviser said this while presiding over a meeting of the National Steering Committee formed to implement and moni...

Growing LNG costs erode Bangladesh’s energy security gains

Bangladesh is turning to renewable energy to chart a more secure and sustainable energy future as mounting import costs, rising tariffs, and heavy dependence on foreign fuels expose the country’s energy sector to growing risks.

Highlights

  • Renewable Energy Push: 20% by 2030, 30% by 2040
  • Heavy Dependence on Imports Strains Energy Security
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Pubali Bank tree plantation prog at NU

Pubali Bank PLC inaugurated a tree plantation program at the National University Campus as part of its social responsibility program. The tree plantation program was inaugurated by National University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr ASM Amanullah as the Chief Guest. Pubali Bank PLC Managing Director and CEO Mohammad Ali was present as the Guest of Honour.
Pro-Vice Chancellors of National University Professor Md. Lutfor Rahman and Dr Md. Nurul Islam and Treasurer Professor Dr A T M Zafrul Azam were pre...

Tarique outlines post-Hasina vision for Bangladesh

Bangladesh's exiled opposition leader, Tarique Rahman, has announced his intention to return to his country to contest the upcoming national elections, expressing confidence that his party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), will secure a decisive majority following the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year.

Highlights:

  • “Bangladesh before all” foreign policy
  • BNP confident of majority win
  • Plan to diversify Bangladesh’s economy
  • Allies wit...

Bangladesh secures less than 5pc of South Asia’s logistics FDI

Bangladesh drew $1.8 billion in greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) in the logistics sector between 2019 and 2024—representing just 4.9% of South Asia’s total inflows—according to a joint study by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and GlobalData. The report, released in June and posted on the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) website, highlights the country’s modest performance in attracting logistics-related investments despite its growing trade potential.
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