Bangladesh

  • Jan 23, 2012
  • 6 min read

Bangladesh army foils coup attempt but risks remain

The military leadership announced on January 19 that it had foiled an attempt by militant...

Bangladesh
  • Jan 20, 2012
  • 2 min read

Bangladesh foils coup attempt to preserve its interest

A plot by 16 disaffected former and active military officials "with extreme religious...

Bangladesh
  • Sep 19, 2011
  • 7 min read

Local hostilities impede India-Bangladesh ties

Indian Prime minister Manmohan Singh's recent visit to Dhaka from September 6-7 emphasised how...

Bangladesh
  • Aug 31, 2011
  • 2 min read

Indian PM's visit to Dhaka promises mutual benefits

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accompanied by the chief ministers of five north-eastern states,...

Bangladesh
  • Mar 28, 2011
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: China's wage-related advantage declines

Wage costs are an important determinant of manufacturing locations. China, notably, has been able...

International
  • Mar 8, 2011
  • 7 min read

PROSPECTS 2011 Q2: South Asia

India and Pakistan agreed to resume peace talks in February after two years. However, both sides...

  • Feb 14, 2011
  • 6 min read

BANGLADESH: Market volatility harms financing outlook

The Dhaka Stock Exchange General Index hit a nine-month low yesterday. Stock markets in...

Bangladesh
  • Jan 24, 2011
  • 2 min read

BANGLADESH: Authorities order probe into bourses crash

A high-powered committee will be constituted within a fortnight to investigate the recent crash...

Bangladesh