Economy
Bangladesh cuts GDP growth target to 6.7% as economic crisis bites
Lower forecast comes as government announces 'cautious' $67.5bn budget
U.S. diplomat Lu prioritizes economic partnership to counter China's influence
South Asian nation to let currency and lending rates heed market forces
Growing salinization crisis bites as cotton exports to Bangladesh skid 80% in 5 years
Retailers report demand drop; PM Hasina points to dependence on Indian staples
Dhaka opens bidding for sites in Bay of Bengal after eight-year hiatus
Dhaka faces outcry over early transition from a 'least developed country'
Surging costs and lead times dent orders, worsening already weak market
Public is losing confidence that ruling Awami League can manage economic crisis
Recurring blazes deepen Myanmar refugees' misery
Government alleges link between protests by opposition and inflation-weary workers
Disruptions over election likely to worsen already weak fundamentals, experts say
'Accommodative' fund approves fresh lending as experts warn of insufficient reforms
Dhaka must be 'very careful' with reserves as infrastructure loans come due
Nation at crossroads between democracy and 'closed autocracy,' expert says
Some blame lax mosquito eradication while others point to climate change
Latest wake-up call comes as nation aims to grow digital banking, other services
New power plant and port come at crucial point in country's economic development
South Asian nation to let local taka currency float freely against U.S. dollar
Country follows lead of India and Pakistan, but 2016 hack looms large
Forex shortage further reduces electricity generation, frustrating residents
Analysts warn plan may exacerbate pressures that drove Moody's downgrade
Travails of coal power project point to difficult economic road ahead
Second-tranche reviews loom as pressure grows to boost reserves but also imports
Many live in pain as advocates continue to push for greater safety, labor rights
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