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By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) A glorious history spanning nearly nine decades, the emotions of several generations, and one of the most traditional names in South Asian sports- Mohammedan Sporting Club. Following a grueling 17-year-long wait and an intense on-field battle, the traditional ‘Black and White’ camp has scripted history by clinching the title of…

By Zahida Parvez Chhanda (Dhaka Bureau) A major shift is on the horizon for Bangladesh’s economy, which has been weathering over a decade of institutional erosion, wealth disparity, and skyrocketing inflation. The interim government has presented its proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 as an ‘inclusive’ manifesto aimed at the ‘democratization of the economy.’…

(Moscow Bureau) – In this conversation, Louis Gouend, Founder and CEO of the African Business Club (ABC), discusses aspects of the current and future perspectives of Russia-Africa, in the context of geopolitical developments across Africa. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026) featured prominently the traditional “Russia-Africa Business Dialogue,” which was initiated in 2016,…

Joint analysis by C40 Cities and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) outlines practical pathways for emerging-market cities to scale charging infrastructure and accelerate electric mobility adoption A new report launched by C40 Cities and the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), in collaboration with The Climate Pledge through the Laneshift Programme, and the Swiss…

As the world turns its eyes to the United States for the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 12, the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) is demanding that the international community do the opposite: look away, and boycott. In a blistering statement released today, BAP argues that the U.S. has rendered itself…

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) The Government of Bangladesh has decided to retain controversial provisions allowing the legalization of tax-evaded and illegally earned wealth- commonly known as ‘black money’- in its proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Leading civil society organizations and independent economic think tanks have fiercely criticized the move, labeling…

A Call for Justice in Bangladesh’s Banking Sector By Mynul Hasan Sohel (Dhaka Bureau) When a nation’s economic backbone is shattered by the blows of corruption, recovery ceases to be a mere matter of numbers or policies; it transforms into a moral struggle. At a post-budget review press conference held last Friday at the Osmani…

The 2026 INTO THE BLUE Festival opens a crack in the “energy transition” rhetoric On a calm afternoon, with a view of the Adriatic sea, the docks and the beaches of Romagna – nesting sites for protected species like the Kentish plover and sea turtles – some choose to talk about chlorine, LNG, and decisions…

Togo’s decision to waive visa requirements for citizens of African countries represents a significant step forward for the continent’s integration. By facilitating travel, trade, and interaction among African citizens, this measure helps strengthen human, cultural, and economic ties among African nations. By Koffi Makawe Mawuena Macaire Somenou Welcomed by the African Continental Free Trade Area…