Abdullah Shibli

The curious disconnect between reality and the world of politics

The national budget announced by the Bangladesh government is another example of the curious disconnect between reality and the world of politics.
Will foreign investors relocate to Bangladesh from China?

With the Bangladesh economy in the first phase of its Covid Reopening, the country will be eagerly looking forward to attracting foreign investors to provide a much-needed stimulus.
How to execute a three-phase reopening of the economy

Every country, small or large, rich or poor, have embraced the concept of a balanced and phased reopening where the concerns of the workers, businesses, and health sector professionals are meshed into a workable action plan.
Sustainable Development Goals: What to salvage from Covid-19

Once the Covid-19 pandemic is under control, and the world economy is back on its tracks, the status and fate of the 2030 Agenda, also known as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), needs to be reassessed.
How to flatten the recession curve and finance Bangladesh’s economic recovery

Economic recovery following the coronavirus lockdown will require massive government intervention and tons of money.