Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at risk
Bangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts from the Middle East conflict, leading to increased energy costs and power rationing. Businesses are investing in rene…
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Bangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts from the Middle East conflict, leading to increased energy costs and power rationing. Businesses are investing in rene…
Inside a new Bangladeshi glass factory with a production floor nearly twice the size of a soccer field, machinery sits wrapped in tarpaulins. At a neighboring steel mill, construction has slowed and …
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