Bangladesh News » Rajshahi News Bangladesh » Rajshahi » Economy: Air pollution kills 242 people daily, costs Bangladesh $23b a year: Study
Air pollution caused by fine particulate matter (PM2.5) kills an estimated 242 people every day across Bangladesh's six major cities and costs the economy around $23 billion annually, according to a ...
News Bangladesh » Rajshahi » Economy: Bangladesh approves nine Rangpur power substation upgrades to boost supply
The government has decided to upgrade the capacity of nine power substations in Rangpur to secure electricity supply across northern Bangladesh. To that end, it approved a proposal to procure the ...
News Bangladesh » Rajshahi » Economy: How the Rakhine War Affects Bangladesh’s Economy
The entrance to the Teknaf Land Port in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, just across the border from Maungdaw in Myanmar. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Rocky Masum On February 23, three Bangladeshi-origin members ...
News Bangladesh » Rajshahi » Economy: Bangladesh’s Twin Challenges: Economic Revival and Great Power Balancing
Bangladesh is entering a decisive phase in its political and economic evolution. After the upheavals that began with the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in August 2024, followed by a period of ...
News Bangladesh » Rajshahi » Economy: Climate change costs Bangladeshis up to 84hrs of sleep a year: Study
Climate change disrupts sleep in Bangladesh, costing residents up to 84 hours annually. The report highlights rising nighttime temperatures and health concerns.