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The Bangladesh government is finalising what officials describe as a “big national budget” worth Tk 9.30 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27.

Traffickers remain adaptable and profit-driven. Yet for the first time in years, the region’s enforcement community is not merely reacting – it is organising, training and collaborating at a scale designed to outpace the criminals.

To harness AI’s full potential, the ORF recommends four priority actions.

On 27 March 2026, the first cabinet meeting after taking office approved a 100-point reform package that explicitly targets the abolition of party-affiliated trade unions in public administration.

As the programme rolls out, its success will likely be measured not only by how many clergy benefit financially but also by how well it navigates the complex terrain of religious pluralism in Bangladesh.

As tensions persist, the world watches closely, aware that even minor escalations could have far-reaching consequences. The Strait of Hormuz, long recognised for its strategic importance in energy markets, is now emerging as a critical node in the global food supply chain.

Tapping into domestic reserves of phosphate and potash, along with promoting balanced fertiliser use that moves beyond urea dominance.

MRR is calling for an immediate temporary halt to all dredging and land-reclamation projects until reef conditions normalise, followed by a two-week buffer period.