Increasing domestic revenues is key to stronger fiscal buffers

South Asia’s Growth Prospects Dimming Amid Global Uncertainty

Special correspondent from WASHINGTON, DC:South Asia’s growth prospects have weakened, with projections downgraded in most countries in the region, amid increasing uncertainty in the global economy.Steppin

Tariffs and unilateral trade actions are causing uncertainty: IMF chief

somoy journal desk:Tariffs and unilateral trade actions are causing uncertainty that will lower global growth, but not enough to tip the world’s economy in to recession, International Monetary Fund chief K

‘Mega Halal Bangkok-25’ announces attractive offers for Bangladeshi participants

Staff Correspondent:Mega Halal Bangkok, a familiar exposition is scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from 16 to 18 July this year (2025). Comasia, a renowned international exhibition organizer,

Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings from Women Entrepreneur Association of Bangladesh

Somoy journal desk:Following the people's uprising, this year's Eid-ul-Fitr is set to be celebrated in a new atmosphere in the country. Even during Ramadan, we experienced a different reality where commodi

Martin Raiser has reaffirmed the global lender’s commitment to Bangladesh amid economic challenges

Jamal Uddin:World Bank (WB) Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, visited Dhaka from February 8 to 12, reaffirming the global lender’s commitment to Bangladesh amid economic challenges. The visit f

Former Inspector General of Bangladesh Police Azizul Huq Died

Somoy journal desk:M. Azizul Huq, former Inspector General of Bangladesh Police and a former advisor to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh, breathed his last on January 15, Wednesday early morning at h

Saudia Celebrates Saudi Arabia’s 2034 FIFA World Cup Win with Exclusive In-Flight Surprises

somoyjournal desk: Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, celebrated Saudi Arabia’s historic victory in securing the bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup with a series of unique in-flight experi

Bangladesh Receives $900 million World Bank Financing to Improve Environment Sustainability, Urban and Climate Resilience

Jamal Uddin:Bangladesh and the World Bank signed two financing agreements totaling $900 million today to help the country achieve environment sustainability, climate resiliency, including in urban infrastr

Saudia leads in OTP globally, with flyadeal second among low-cost carriers

Somoy journal desk: Saudia Group has announced exceptional On-Time Performance (OTP) rankings, for its subsidiaries, Saudia and flyadeal, achieving impressive global results, according to a report by

Why is Indo-Pacific Strategy important for Bangladesh?

Prof. Syed Ahsanul Alam:Bangladesh won the majority of the maritime area in dispute with India in the Bay of Bengal, following a 2014 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). The ruling awarded