It is not just the war in Ukraine. High capacity charges and overly ambitious energy targets are also key reasons for the high price of energy in the country.

Tracking data shows that with interest rates remaining below the rate of inflation, private demand is fuelled, adding to inflation and increased imports.

As India orders YouTube and Twitter to remove all links to the BBC Modi film, Netra News looks at the powers the Bangladesh government has to remove from social media a film made by international broadcasters

If enacted, the new law could drastically increase censorship in the country.

Tracking data show remittances remain weak and Bangladesh Bank’s foreign reserves dwindle

Action needed to stop widespread breaking of US law, as Bangladesh authorities seek to censor dissidents outside Bangladesh.