Bangladesh’s housing market, particularly in the capital Dhaka, continues to reel under mounting pressure, as soaring construction costs, restrictive urban policies, and rapid urbanisation deepen the country’s affordable housing crisis. Despite a slowdown in new developments, residential property prices remain on a steep upward trajectory, exacerbating the burden on urban dwellers. The absence of reliable official data on property values has further obscured market transparency, though anecdotal evidence and industry reports consistently point to rising costs across the board. [caption id="attachment_33693" align="alignleft" width="491"]Farrukh Khosru:
Policy barriers, inflation weigh on Dhaka’s property market
Yunus to succeed in bringing positive changes, Fakhrul hopes
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday expressed the hope that very good things await the nation as interim government head Dr Muhammad Yunus will succeed in addressing political and other problems.
“We have problems, and these will be resolved. In fact, a lot of progress has already been made. I want to thank Professor Yunus for taking on the responsibility (of running the country). I believe he will be successful. Let us all help him, help ourselves and move forward,” he told a discussion.
2nd Best of Bangladesh kicks off in Amsterdam
The second edition of the “Best of Bangladesh in Europe” event kicked off on 17 April and closed its doors next day. The event showcases the dynamic potential of Bangladesh’s economy. It has taken place at Beurs Van Berlage, in Amsterdam and is expected to attract over 1500 visitors, including buyers, investors and stakeholders from around Europe.
The two-day nation branding event is being organized by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) and powered by PDS Limited, in association with City Bank Plc, Bangladesh, and KDS Group, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
Container ship service begins between Mongla, Ctg ports
In a significant development aimed at reducing export costs and enhancing trade accessibility in the greater Khulna region, container ships are expected to start operating between Mongla and Chattogram ports on a domestic maritime route from April.
This initiative marks a strategic move to revitalise Mongla Port—Bangladesh’s second seaport—which, after years of grappling with numerous challenges, has now emerged as a profitable and growing hub due to several ongoing development and expansion projects.
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This initiative marks a strategic move to revitalise Mongla Port—Bangladesh’s second seaport—which, after years of grappling with numerous challenges, has now emerged as a profitable and growing hub due to several ongoing development and expansion projects.
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AI advances, but so do digital dangers
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in significant innovation and convenience across multiple sectors. However, its unregulated misuse is increasingly contributing to a surge in cybercrimes, including misinformation, identity theft, and phishing attacks. Legal experts and analysts are now calling for immediate legislative reform in Bangladesh to address these emerging threats. Without a comprehensive framework to regulate AI-driven o...
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Dhaka demands $4.52b in financial claims from Islamabad
Bangladesh urged Pakistan to take a “strong forward-looking approach” for bilateral ties by addressing unresolved historical issues, including a formal apology for the 1971 Liberation War genocide and settling outstanding financial claims of Bangladesh.
"We have raised the historically unresolved issues with Pakistan,” Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin told newsmen after a foreign office consultation (FOC) with his Pakistan counterpart Amna Baloch on Thursday.
He said the issues included “the repatriatio...
He said the issues included “the repatriatio...
