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September 16, 2025 5:14 PM

Rising heat cost Bangladesh $1.8 billion last year, says World Bank

Rising temperatures are taking a mounting toll on Bangladesh, with heat-related illnesses and productivity losses costing the economy up to $1.78 billion - about 0.4% of GDP - in 2024, according to a World Bank report released Tuesday. The study sho...

August 25, 2025 4:07 PM

Bangladesh runs out of resources for Rohingya refugees

Bangladesh has no scope to allocate more resources for its 1.3 million Rohingya refugees, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said on Monday, urging the international community to find a sustainable solution to the crisis. Children make up half the 1.3 mil...

March 13, 2025 12:14 PM

Moody’s downgrades Bangladesh’s banking outlook to negative

Moody's Ratings downgraded Bangladesh's banking system outlook to negative from stable, citing rising asset risks, political instability and worsening economic conditions. In its latest report released Wednesday, Moody's highlighted key concerns, in...

 

Last updated on: 17th Sep 2025