Asia's big economies slip, with China in 100th place and Japan in 114th
Poor infrastructure and lax security blamed for upsurge
Tougher reforms needed to kick growth into higher gear
Policymakers urged to boost infrastructure, affordable housing and job access
ADB says latest outlook for the region is 'heartening'
Worries over security rules, trade preferences throw doubt on exports to Europe
Lack of adequate transport infrastructure crippling region's competitiveness
Looming 'humanitarian catastrophe' dampens international relations, business sentiment
Progress could help salvage the ruling party's scandal-hit reputation
Rising debt to India could make country the Greece of South Asia, critics say
Politically astute Abbasi earns respect, expected to salvage party's fortunes
Summit Power up for possible $50m injection from GE, eyes Singapore listing
$4.5bn cost to be covered by JICA's largest-ever yen loan
Prolonged market slump expected amid political uncertainty
Sector has fallen well behind rivals such as Bangladesh
Unlike India, Dhaka fails to implement major changes, putting pressure on finances
Dearth of peelers leaves world's leading exporter with harvest shortfalls
Bank to hold 2nd annual meeting in South Korea
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Foreign minister assures investors of Dhaka's progress against terrorism
Membership for India and Pakistan raises bloc's profile, but may invite friction
Membership for India and Pakistan raises bloc's profile, but may invite friction
$183bn spending spree in 2016, up 44%, puts country behind only US, says UN
Official says Japanese investment is vital, security is being strengthened