Outlook

ADB trims Bangladesh growth forecast to 4%

The Manila-based lender has said inflation is likely to persist at 9 percent in the 2025–26 fiscal year

Cyclone, flood threats loom in October

The Met Office warns that one low-pressure system could intensify into a cyclone, with thundershowers and floods also likely in some regions

Stocks churn as traders assess Fed outlook

Fed Chair Powell’s comments that the recent cut was for risk management and the central bank did not need to move quickly on rates tempers expectations

China growth beats expectations, but tariffs dim outlook

Solid consumption and industrial output saw the growth rate at 5.4% year-on-year, but Trump’s tariff shock is likely to hit the crucial export engine

National Water Security Index of Bangladesh: Improvement?