NirikhUseful, source-transparent news, explainers and briefs on Bangladesh, business, technology, careers, property, travel and culture.https://thenirikh.com/enFuel price hike expected to ripple through the economy; bus fares already up at Gabtolihttps://thenirikh.com/story/fuel-price-hike-set-to-ripple-through-economy-bus-fares-already-up/https://thenirikh.com/story/fuel-price-hike-set-to-ripple-through-economy-bus-fares-already-up/Experts warn the latest fuel price increase could rekindle inflation just as it had begun to ease, while analysts question the 25% tax take on diesel imports.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTMoney & Consumerfuel-pricesinflationtransportcost-of-livingGas and power crisis hits knitwear: 55% of factories report orders cut or cancelled, 78% partly halted productionhttps://thenirikh.com/story/gas-and-power-crisis-hits-knitwear-orders-cut-production-partly-halted/https://thenirikh.com/story/gas-and-power-crisis-hits-knitwear-orders-cut-production-partly-halted/Prothom Alo reports that energy shortages are disrupting production across the garment sector, and the fuel price rise threatens to push costs higher still.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTBusiness & Economyrmgknitwearenergygarments36% of educated young Bangladeshis are unemployed, IMF magazine article sayshttps://thenirikh.com/story/36-percent-of-educated-young-bangladeshis-unemployed-imf-magazine/https://thenirikh.com/story/36-percent-of-educated-young-bangladeshis-unemployed-imf-magazine/The figure covers 15-24 year-olds with post-secondary education who are in the labour force, according to an article in the IMF's Finance & Development magazine.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTCareer & EducationjobsyouthunemploymentimfBangladesh Bank widens currency-trading scope for offshore banking unitshttps://thenirikh.com/story/bangladesh-bank-widens-currency-trading-scope-for-offshore-banking-units/https://thenirikh.com/story/bangladesh-bank-widens-currency-trading-scope-for-offshore-banking-units/OBUs may now buy, sell and swap foreign currencies with other banks and eligible entities for trade and business purposes.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTBusiness & Economycentral-bankbankingforexoffshore-bankingCommerce minister pledges stronger year-round market monitoring to keep essential prices stablehttps://thenirikh.com/story/commerce-minister-pledges-stronger-market-monitoring-to-keep-essential-prices-stable/https://thenirikh.com/story/commerce-minister-pledges-stronger-market-monitoring-to-keep-essential-prices-stable/Monitoring will be strengthened to ensure adequate supplies and stable prices throughout the year, not only during Ramadan, the minister said.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTMoney & Consumerpricescommerce-ministryessentialsMobile phone use reaches 89.6% in Bangladesh, BBS survey findshttps://thenirikh.com/story/mobile-phone-use-reaches-89-6-percent-bbs-survey/https://thenirikh.com/story/mobile-phone-use-reaches-89-6-percent-bbs-survey/Mobile and internet use kept rising in April-June 2026 while computer use stayed relatively low, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTTechnology & AItelecombbsinternetdigitalMymensingh among the regions hardest hit by load shedding, The Daily Star reportshttps://thenirikh.com/story/mymensingh-among-hardest-hit-by-load-shedding/https://thenirikh.com/story/mymensingh-among-hardest-hit-by-load-shedding/The zone has consistently ranked among the worst affected by power outages.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTBangladeshelectricityload-sheddingmymensinghBRAC Bank finances Eskayef to expand insulin productionhttps://thenirikh.com/story/brac-bank-finances-eskayef-insulin-production-expansion/https://thenirikh.com/story/brac-bank-finances-eskayef-insulin-production-expansion/The financing supports greater availability of the essential medicine in Bangladesh and abroad.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTBusiness & EconomypharmaceuticalsbankinghealthcarePubali Bank joins Bangladesh Bank refinance schemes for green and ICT sectorshttps://thenirikh.com/story/pubali-bank-joins-bangladesh-bank-refinance-schemes-for-green-and-ict-sectors/https://thenirikh.com/story/pubali-bank-joins-bangladesh-bank-refinance-schemes-for-green-and-ict-sectors/The bank signed participation agreements under two central-bank schemes aimed at expanding financing for green industries and ICT.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTBusiness & Economybankinggreen-financeictGovernment selects 92 police personnel for 2025 medalshttps://thenirikh.com/story/government-selects-92-police-personnel-for-2025-medals/https://thenirikh.com/story/government-selects-92-police-personnel-for-2025-medals/The honours cover four categories, from bravery to exemplary service.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTBangladeshpoliceawardsgovernmentArinjoy Dhar appointed deputy executive director of BRAChttps://thenirikh.com/story/arinjoy-dhar-appointed-deputy-executive-director-of-brac/https://thenirikh.com/story/arinjoy-dhar-appointed-deputy-executive-director-of-brac/The role covers microfinance, technology, education, skills development, the migration programme and operations.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTBusiness & EconomybracappointmentsngoJahangirnagar University campus is home to 34 amphibian and reptile species, study findshttps://thenirikh.com/story/jahangirnagar-university-campus-home-to-34-amphibian-and-reptile-species/https://thenirikh.com/story/jahangirnagar-university-campus-home-to-34-amphibian-and-reptile-species/A recently published study counted 12 amphibian and 22 reptile species on the campus.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTBangladeshenvironmentwildlifeuniversitiessavarIran's economy contracted by more than 10% during the war, The Daily Star reportshttps://thenirikh.com/story/iran-economy-contracted-more-than-10-percent-during-war/https://thenirikh.com/story/iran-economy-contracted-more-than-10-percent-during-war/The Middle East war began with US-Israeli strikes in late February, according to the report.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMTWorldiranmiddle-eastglobal-economy