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Goodwill at the Strait runs dry

The news that Iran had named Bangladesh among a handful of "friendly nations" whose vessels might be granted safe passage through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz had, for a brief moment, offered a significant relief. That prospect, however, has been swiftly overtaken by subsequent developments. Iranian authorities have since indicated...

Low expectations mark WTO MC14

For the second time in three decades of World Trade Organization (WTO)'s history, the ministerial conference is taking place in Africa. More than a decade ago, the 10th ministerial conference (MC10) was held in Kenya, the first African nation to host the meeting of the highest decision-making body of the...

The fault line in rural electrification

While electricity now reaches even the remotest rural backwaters and chars, long hours of load-shedding are a fact of life in rural Bangladesh. Many hoped that the government would ensure uninterrupted electricity supply at least during the Eid vacation, when demand falls in cities as offices and factories are closed...

Strengthening district councils

Recently, the government has appointed administrators in 42 district councils across the country to ensure the smooth functioning of development activities, especially when canal re-excavation efforts have gained momentum. The district council is a key local government institution, responsible for prioritising essential development initiatives while effectively monitoring and coordinating all...

Export diversification for tackling trade deficit

The trade deficit in Bangladesh has widened due to lower exports and relatively higher imports from July 2025 to January 2026, reaching approximately $13.8 billion. It is a matter of great concern that the deficit stood at around $11.75 billion during the same period of the previous year.The situation has...