economic crisis in Bangladesh
Economic crisis may deepen in 2026: Debapriya
Bangladesh will face a severe crisis in 2026 as the government has availed a significant amount of loans from foreign lending agencies and local banks which it will have to repay, said Bhattacharya.
'Deeper analysis of internal dynamics within supply chains is crucial'
Hossain Zillur Rahman discusses the nuances of inflation in Bangladesh with The Daily Star.
What the economy may look like in 2024
The verdict so far is that the year will see slow GDP growth but also experience lower inflation.
BB plans raft of measures to fight economic crisis
The Bangladesh Bank is going to take a raft of policy measures to tackle inflationary pressure, volatility in the foreign exchange market and growing non-performing loans (NPLs) and give a much-needed boost to the forex reserve.
Economic crisis in Bangladesh: It all comes down to accountability
When economic conditions are normal, the importance of the protective role of democracy is often not felt.
Economic crisis sends 43 listed firms, mutual funds into losses
At least 43 listed companies and mutual funds fell to losses in July to December of the ongoing financial year after reporting profits in the identical half a year ago.
Inflation, debt crisis are two major risks for Bangladesh: WEF report
Bangladesh faces five major risks in the next two years with sustained inflation, debt crises and severe commodity price shocks being the top three challenges for its economy, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
A roller-coaster year comes to an end
Let us forge ahead with the lessons taught by 2022
FY23’s first budget support materialises
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has become the first multilateral lender to respond to Bangladesh’s call for budget support this fiscal year to weather the impacts of the Ukraine war after its board approved $250 million last week.
Consumption-led growth could slow economic expansion
Bangladesh may witness slower economic growth in the coming future if it retains the consumption-led growth, which will also exacerbate the widening inequality, said a development economist yesterday.
Are we on the brink of a global recession?
Global demand has consistently weakened this year, for multiple reasons, and the risk of recession is rising. If advanced economies were to fall into recession, developing countries in Asia would not be immune to the fallout. Policymakers in the region will need to monitor and carefully navigate a challenging economic environment to keep inflation in check and sustain growth.
Oil, sugar price hike yet another shock to the economy
The government must implement economic policies that deal with the ongoing crisis
Could we have avoided the current economic crisis?
Do we have the political will to come out of it?
We must prioritise food security
PM’s call in this regard is a welcome one
Training trips, or shopping excursions?
Government must restrain officials from going on unnecessary foreign trips
Bangladesh’s biggest problem ahead is political crisis: MM Akash
Bangladesh’s economic situation may worsen thanks to internal reasons mainly political crisis that will appear in the days to come rather than the external factors, said MM Akash, economics professor of Dhaka University.
Seven crises, seven roadblocks to economic stability
Government must adapt to new reality and go for long-term measures
Can Bangladesh government tame raging inflation?
Good governance is a must if we are to get out of this crisis
IMF Loan Talks: Here's how we need to prepare
The economy needs firm handling to ensure the situation doesn't turn into a crisis.
