Origins of Bangla calendar

Although Pahela Boishakh marks the beginning of Bangla New Year, there are some variations with regard to the Bangla New Year and the Calendar followed in Bangladesh and India. The Bangla Calendar or Bangabda used in Bangladesh is primarily a solar calendar, while the version followed in the Indian states...

How Asian economies can manage global risks

How are developing Asia and the Pacific’s growth being affected by subdued global trade and the Middle East conflict?Growth is moderating, but holding up. Assuming an early stabilisation in the Middle East conflict, regional growth is forecast at 5.1 per cent in both 2026 and 2027. However, this projection is...