Russia-Ukraine war
Find a way to end Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on all concerned to find ways to stop the Russia-Ukraine war while holding a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
All passengers of Russian military plane dead after crash: Belgorod region governor
74 including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board, says Russia's defence ministry
Australian Open / Russia's Medvedev, Ukraine's Yastremska in semifinals
Third seed Daniil Medvedev was forced to dig deep into his reserves to outlast Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the tightest of quarterfinals on Wednesday and reach the last four of the Australian Open for third time.
Russia and the economic consequences of war
After 22 months of invasion, let’s evaluate whether it was worth it or not for Russia to invade Ukraine.
Ukraine war affected 70pc of businesses
Nearly 70 percent of businesses in Bangladesh have been impacted due to price increases of raw materials and weak consumers demand, which are primarily attributed to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia’s war in Ukraine is reversing hard-won development gains and destroying global food security
Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine must end.
Black Sea grain deal must be upheld
Russia should consider the bigger picture of global food crisis and rejoin the deal
World hunger and the war in Ukraine
The end of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is indeed regrettable, but it is not the leading cause of hunger in the world.
Russia bombards Ukraine ports, threatens ships, jolting world grain markets
At least 27 civilians were reported hurt in the air strikes on the ports, which set buildings ablaze and damaged China's consulate in Odesa.
“Don’t punish people for the sake of punishing Russia”
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that no country should be “controlled or punished” by imposing sanctions as has been the case of Western sanctions against Russia, due to which people around the world are suffering.
Latest austerity move: No vehicle purchase for govt institutions
The government has ordered all government, semi-government and autonomous institutions to stop purchasing vehicles, including ships and aircraft.
EU to grant candidature to Ukraine to join bloc amid Russia war
European Union leaders on Thursday are set to make Ukraine a candidate for joining the 27-nation bloc, a first step in a long and unpredictable journey toward full membership that could take many years to navigate.
Bangladesh seeking wheat from Russia, officials say
Bangladesh is trying to secure wheat supplies from Russia in a government-to-government deal after its biggest supplier India restricted exports of the grain last month to contain local prices, government and trade officials told Reuters on Wednesday.
Malls, shops must close by 8pm every night: PMO issues order
The government has ordered authorities to ensure that shopping malls, stores and kitchen markets are closed by 8:00pm every night– to save electricity amid rising energy prices worldwide following the Russia-Ukraine war.
Budget 2022-23: Is the publishing industry only an inconsequential afterthought?
With the Russia-Ukraine war continuing and the (consequent) wave of inflation that has struck the world, serious concerns for
5.6% inflation target set for FY2022-23
The government has set a 5.6 per cent inflation target in the proposed budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year although the prices of essentials and other commodities are persisting at higher levels.
Govt to miss inflation targets in FY22, next year
The government has set an inflation target of 5.5 per cent for the next fiscal year although the prices of basic commodities are sitting at elevated levels for higher commodities prices globally amid lingering supply chain disruptions and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Managing exchange rate regime: any cause for panic?
Exchange rate management has become a frontline issue in Bangladesh in recent times. The sharp rise in the price of the dollar and the significant decline in the foreign exchange reserves within a short span of time have sent shock waves across the economy.
Bangladesh Economy: What got you here won’t get you there
Over the years, Bangladesh has achieved considerable economic progress despite many odds. The economy, however, has now reached a point where continued progress will require course corrections, as alluded by the title of this write up, which is also the subtitle of a bestselling business book.