Lessons from Summer Davos 2026

A National Economic Mission is a coordinated strategy that aligns diplomacy, investment, finance, industry and implementation around clearly defined national economic objectives.The Prime Minister Tarique Rahman deserves congratulations for choosing Malaysia and China for his first major overseas engagements and for using these visits to strengthen Bangladesh's international engagement, economic...

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Who will own BD's digital future?

Understanding today's geopolitical landscape requires looking beyond traditional measures of power like military strength and trade. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced a new dimension of influence: control over information. Governments and technology companies increasingly use algorithms to shape what people see online, which voices gain attention, and...

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Budget sends positive signals to economic recovery

After years of high inflation, currency pressure, falling private investment, banking vulnerabilities, and slow growth, the economy is moving from stabilisation to recovery. Against the backdrop, the FY2026-27 budget seeks to stimulate economic growth while maintaining fiscal discipline and macroeconomic stability. The budget emphasises investment in human capital, technology, digitalisation,...

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