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Bangladesh economy, 2 yrs after Hasina’s fall: Inflation eases, forex gains but growth remains weak

An analysis of seven key economic indicators reveals contrasting trends in Bangladesh’s economy since August 2024 when Sheikh Hasina was forced to quit and flee the country.

Growing anger in Bangladesh over Saudi executions. ‘We demand justice’

Outrage is growing in Bangladesh over the executions of two nationals in Saudi Arabia for an alleged ‘indecent act’ inside a mosque. ‘Our son killed without a fair trial’

Migrant remittances & IMF loan have limits. Now Bangladesh must rebuild its institutions

Each month, Bangladeshi expatriates working in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, Malaysia, Britain and many other countries send a portion of their earnings back to...

Indian patient dead, air ambulance diverts to Dhaka after door opens mid-flight

The air ambulance lacked the clearance to make an emergency landing in Dhaka but the Bangladeshi authorities assisted the aircraft on humanitarian grounds.

Dhaka seeks answers from Saudi after Bangladeshi duo’s execution for ‘immoral act in mosque’

Bangladesh says it wasn't informed before the executions. Statement by Saudi Interior Ministry has identified the two Bangladeshis as Nazerul Islam Abdul Basir and Siti Akhtar.

Dinesh Trivedi has done what India’s Bangladesh policy needed—put Dhaka on the backfoot

Dinesh Trivedi’s 3 October remarks in Dhaka, which reminded Bangladesh that its own military had sent a sitting prime minister to an unprepared India, turned the tables on Dhaka.

IMF loan won’t fix Bangladesh’s economy. The subcontinent has to act as one unit

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Amid oil squeeze, mounting economic pressure, Bangladesh seeks fresh $4.5 billion IMF loan

After exiting its previous IMF programme in May, Dhaka is seeking new financing as slowing growth, high inflation, banking-sector distress and rising energy costs strain its economy.

Why Bangladesh cannot afford to trade India for China

Bangladesh's future will be determined less by the power of distant benefactors than by the wisdom with which it manages its neighbourhood.

New Bangladesh envoy to India likely to take charge next month amid efforts for possible Tarique visit

Incoming High Commissioner Asad Alam Siam is expected to arrive in Delhi in November first week. Backchannel talks continue to set up conditions required for Bangladesh PM's visit.

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Look beyond ease of doing business. Economic freedom is India’s real path to Viksit Bharat

Economic freedom is one of the strongest drivers of growth and prosperity—but India ranked 88th out of 165 countries in the 2026 Economic Freedom of the World report.

Bangladesh economy, 2 yrs after Hasina’s fall: Inflation eases, forex gains but growth remains weak

An analysis of seven key economic indicators reveals contrasting trends in Bangladesh’s economy since August 2024 when Sheikh Hasina was forced to quit and flee the country.

Trump admin ‘withholding’ approval for Europe-funded Patriot missiles for Ukraine—WaPo report

The weapons are being purchased through NATO’s PURL framework, which allows European allies to fund the purchase of American military supplies for Ukraine.

Street fighter to 2029 challenger? Rahul Gandhi must answer 12 questions first

BJP followers are dismissive of Rahul. For them, he’s an object of derision. But Modi has always held the opposite view. He sees Rahul, and the Gandhis, as the only potential threat.