Economy

Devout Muslims throng Chawkbazar iftar market

Shawdesh Desk: People thronged the roadside iftar shops displaying various mouthwatering dishes at Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka on Sunday, the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. The devout

Formulation of next budget challenging for govt

Shawdesh Desk: The next fiscal’s budget is going to be challenging for the government as it has to blend the demands of the upcoming polls with the economic issues stemming

Tesla delivers over 1 million electric cars over past year

Shawdesh Desk: US electric car manufacturer Tesla shipped a record number of more than one million cars over the past year, according to figures published Saturday. The company delivered 1.06

Malaysia opens borders for international travel

Shawdesh Desk: Malaysia has opened its borders for international travel, ending restrictions that have been in place since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, IANS reported. Among measures adopted by

WB approves $358m to help Bangladesh improve road safety

Shawdesh Desk: The World Bank today approved $358 million of financing to help Bangladesh improve road safety and reduce fatalities and injuries from road traffic crashes in selected high-risk highways and district roads.

Environmental sustainability, inclusion vital for recovery from COVID-19 for SDGs

Shawdesh Desk: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has worsened poverty and inequality in Asia and the Pacific, while increasing inequalities between and within countries in the region, according to a

Inflationary pressure to be a challenge for economy

Shawdesh desk: Soaring inflationary pressure is going to be a major concern for Bangladesh’s economy as the government continues to face heightened challenges with the consumer price index (CPI) inflation,

From ‘basket case’ to development miracle

Shawdesh Desk: • Bangladesh now among the fastest-growing economies • Per-capita GNI soars 30 times in 50 years • Achieves 100pc power coverage • Expected to become an affluent