Misses revenue target once again Bangladesh has met key conditions like maintaining sufficient foreign exchange reserves and reducing arrears in the energy and fertiliser sectors to secure the next installment of the International Monetary Fund’s…
Proceeds of ADB’s first sustainability-linked loan in Bangladesh will fund Envoy’s new spinning unit to boost annual yarn output. Photo: ADB The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $30 million sustainability-linked loan facility with Envoy Textiles…
Wood Mackenzie says global solar installations fell 36% in the first half of 2025 and are set to contract 12% annually through 2030. Image: Wood Mackenzie From pv magazine USA After a record year for installations…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will cancel or redirect around $408 million from projects in Bangladesh this year due to prolonged implementation delays, even as several ADB-funded schemes made progress. The Manila-based lender announced the…
Manufacturers say many factories closed while others sell at a loss just to meet loan instalments Bangladesh’s mild steel (MS) rod industry is experiencing its worst downturn in decades, hit by a collapse in public…
Check the Top 11 First World Countries in 2025, ranked by HDI, GDP, and quality of life. Discover why Iceland, Switzerland, and Norway lead global human development. The term First World Countries has shifted from its Cold War-era…
In short: Chianina cattle are the biggest in the world, weighing up to 1.7 tonnes and reaching 2 metres in height. Although the meat is considered a delicacy in Italy, some butchers are not able…
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Eiffage, through Smulders, has been awarded a contract by the French transmission system operator (TSO) RTE to develop and build three substations for the Bretagne Sud, Narbonnaise Sud-Hérault, and Golfe de Fos French offshore wind…
Impacts of agricultural management practices in cropping systems in the short-term and in the long-term. Credit: npj Sustainable Agriculture (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44264-025-00098-6 The global food system faces growing risks as modern farming practices undermine the resilience of…