For a brighter tomorrow, put an end to corruption today
The intricate connection between politics and corruption in Bangladesh raises profound concerns that demand immediate attention.
2m ago
Challenges on the road to becoming the 28th largest economy
Bangladesh undeniably stands out as one of the most promising economies in the region. Despite facing resource constraints, the country has made commendable economic and social progress since independence.
2m ago
A concerning rise in income inequality
Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades
3m ago
Why remitters still prefer hundi
Why have we failed to translate a record worker outflow into an increase in remittance inflow?
5m ago
Our ‘I hate politics’ generation
It is the utter failure of our political leadership that it has created a sense of disillusionment and disengagement among young people.
8m ago
How can we become an attractive investment destination?
Economic growth and business development are highly dependent on the business climate created by socio-economic policies and political decisions of governments.
1y ago
Education system in Bangladesh needs to change
In Bangladesh, although primary education is free and the government provides the textbooks, more than 4.3 million children aged 6-15 years are not in school.
1y ago
Sustaining our economic growth for a better society
While most economies around the world today are suffering from an economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6.4 percent in the 2021-22 fiscal year (FY), according to the World Bank.
2y ago
August 23, 2021
Why is foreign direct investment so low in Bangladesh and how to increase it?
Despite steady economic growth in the country over the past decade, foreign direct investment (FDI) has been comparatively low in Bangladesh compared to regional peers.
March 17, 2021
Bringing population back into the conversation
The relationship between population growth and economic growth is of great interest both for demographers and for development economists.
February 11, 2021
Key socioeconomic issues we must address to reduce poverty
Poverty is a multifaceted economic phenomenon. Although dealing with the causes of poverty in Bangladesh is complex, the country has nonetheless shown impressive improvements and resilience over the years. Before the coronavirus crisis,
November 18, 2020
Why is tax-GDP ratio so low in Bangladesh and how to raise it?
Despite positive economic growth in recent years, Bangladesh has one of the lowest tax-to-GDP ratios (9.3 percent) in the South Asian region. It is 23.1 percent in Nepal, 16.8 percent in India and 11.0 percent in Pakistan.
September 22, 2020
As the pandemic continues, the rich are getting richer
The Covid-19 pandemic may have taken a heavy toll on the global economy, but the pandemic hasn’t been bad for everyone. While hundreds of millions of people worldwide have lost their source of earning and have become jobless, billionaires are getting richer than ever before.
July 26, 2020
A strong banking system makes a strong economy
For the last several years, the banking sector in Bangladesh has been playing an important role in our USD 300-plus billion economy where banks comprise more than 80 percent of all financing activity.
March 13, 2020
Women’s empowerment is meaningless without safety
Not too long ago, it was hardly believable that the women of Bangladesh would take part in the economic development of the country.
February 13, 2020
Key socioeconomic issues that we must address
Bangladesh is, without a doubt, one of the most promising economies in the region. We have made considerable progress in many socio-economic sectors.
January 28, 2020
Make Dhaka liveable again
Dhaka is one of the fastest growing megacities in the world. It is predicted to be one of the world’s largest metropolises by 2025, along with Tokyo, Mexico City, Shanghai, Beijing and New York City.
January 4, 2020
Lessons from Singapore
When Singa-pore was expelled from Malaysia in 1965 and thrust into an unwanted independence, its overall condition—economic, social and political—were not at all conducive.
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