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Agriculture

Bangladesh Faces Prolonged Economic Recovery as Key Indicators Worsen

Monetary indicators showed the clearest gains through lower inflation, while the external sector recorded the sharpest deterioration.

OWSA Contributor - 25 August 2026

Air

India’s Monsoon Air Fails WHO Test as 85% Cities Exceed Safe PM2.5 Levels

The failure of the monsoon to bring safe air to the majority of cities in July 2026 is a reminder that clean air remains a distant goal for most urban Indians.

OWSA Staff - 21 August 2026

Accountability

Bangladesh Seals Long-Term US LNG Deal at Elevated Prices

For households and industries already absorbing higher gas tariffs and frequent load management, the practical test of the new deal will be whether cargoes arrive on schedule.

OWSA Contributor - 19 August 2026

Agri-business

Sri Lanka, Gujarat Chambers Renew MoU to Deepen Trade, Investments

For Gujarat firms, Sri Lanka provides a strategically located manufacturing and logistics platform, a skilled workforce, and a gateway to regional markets.

OWSA Contributor - 10 August 2026

Aid

Russia Offers Rupee Route to Unlock Bangladesh Payments and Trade

The ERD preparatory work now under way will determine how forcefully Bangladesh presses its own priorities when the two sides sit down later this year.

OWSA Contributor - 29 July 2026

Energy

Private Sector Pushes Renewables to Shield Sri Lanka from Fossil Fuel Perils

As global energy markets evolve and climate commitments intensify, Sri Lanka’s private sector is clear: delaying the transition carries unacceptable economic and security risks.

OWSA Contributor - 21 July 2026

Agriculture

El Niño Threatens Bhutan’s Key Sectors Amid Climate Uncertainties

Bhutan is already experiencing climate change effects as one of the most vulnerable countries despite minimal emissions.

OWSA Contributor - 17 July 2026

Agriculture

Heatwave-Driven Power Surge Tests India’s Energy Resilience as El Niño Looms for FY27

India’s electricity sector has witnessed an unprecedented spike in consumption, driven by an intense and prolonged heatwave that gripped much of the country in May 2026.

OWSA Staff - 22 June 2026

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