MACRO MIRROR

The pandemic budget has to be based on realistic assessment

After suffering for more than a year since March 2020, when we were just about to have some respite following the decline in infection and death rates, the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has returned with greater vengeance.
Surviving through the second lockdown

After about a year, since March 2020, Bangladesh has now gone into a second lockdown in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation.
Matching skills with the jobs: The only way to sustain growth

Bangladesh’s economy has been on a fast-paced journey in recent years, except of course during the ongoing pandemic. With high growth, the country has achieved several positive economic and social milestones.
Continuing Bangladesh’s transformative journey in the next 50 years

Bangladesh has made a transformative journey during the last five decades since its independence in 1971. Steady economic growth, and achievements in the social arena,
Bangladesh’s achievements in 50 years and making it meaningful

March is a month that carries special significance for Bangladesh. In March 1971, the country got involved in the Liberation War, which continued for nine long months.
Achieving an equal future for women in a Covid-19 world

This year’s International women’s day (IWD) is being celebrated at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic has devasted many achievements the world had so far made.
Making Bangladesh’s LDC graduation smooth and sustainable

As Bangladesh celebrates the golden jubilee of its independence, the country has achieved another important milestone in its pursuit of development.
How the pandemic has affected women’s work in BIMSTEC region

The ongoing pandemic has adversely affected women around the world in a number of ways, including through employment and income loss.
An impressive start to Covid vaccination in Bangladesh

Along with several other countries, vaccination against Covid has been rolled out in Bangladesh. Before the arrival of the vaccine, there were anxieties among people for several reasons.
Poison in The Air

As the world continues to struggle to manage the debilitating effects of the pandemic, there are other ongoing threats to health and economy that should not be ignored.
The journey towards fighting corruption

Debates on any global index and ranking where a country does not perform well are common almost everywhere.
Can Biden lead the world in pandemic recovery?

Following the inauguration of his Presidency, Joe Biden has already given several executive orders which are of great significance, not only for the US but for the entire world.
Project implementation during the pandemic discouragingly poor

The first six months of the fiscal year 2020-21 saw very slow implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) of Bangladesh.
Counting planetary pressures for sustainable human development

Human civilisation has progressed steadily over the years. Several countries have advanced immensely.
What we look forward to in 2021 for Bangladesh

Against all the odds 2021 ushers in with a lot of expectations. The Covid-19 pandemic which engulfed our economic and social lives in every possible manner in 2020 is expected to be brought under control as hopes are high with the approval of vaccinations developed by a number of companies.
How effective have stimulus packages been?

A year has passed since the world learnt about the attack of the novel coronavirus. Countries around the world are still grappling with the fallout from the devastating Covid-19 pandemic.
Expectations from the Eighth Five Year Plan

The Eighth Five Year Plan (8FYP) of Bangladesh is going to be finalised and approved soon. The duration of the Seventh Five Year Plan (7FYP) ended in June 2020.
Padma Bridge and the pursuit of inclusive growth

On the eve of its 50th birthday, Bangladesh basks with glory and pride. The country has crossed several milestones along the way and is set to achieve many more in the coming years.
Time to check ‘urbanisation of poverty’

Urban people have been affected more than rural people in terms of the health crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic. One reason for higher urban suffering is the high population density in urban areas and inadequate facilities for them.
Women and girls must feel safe everywhere

The significance of this year’s “16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence” initiative of the United Nations is greater than ever before in view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
What the new trade bloc means for Bangladesh

Mixed opinions followed after the signing of the new trade bloc—the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on November 15, 2020.
Bangladesh’s expectations from the Biden government

As the world awaits US President-elect Joe Biden’s formal inauguration in January 2021, discussions on the implications of his domestic and international policies are mounting.
USA’s climate commitment in the Biden era

As the Democrat Presidential candidate Joe Biden wins the US election, expectations are mounting on several fronts.
Challenges to sustainable financing for South Asian countries

The global financial landscape has been under stress for a long time.
Getting the best out of a changing rural economy

Rural Bangladesh is changing. This change has been happening rather fast during the last two decades.
Why Bangladesh and India’s per capita GDP should not be compared

The latest report on World Economic Outlook by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published in October 2020 has created a lot of noise both in Bangladesh and India.
Bangladesh needs a paradigm shift towards green economy

Over the last five decades, our economic performance has been impressive, despite various limitations such as resource constraints and weak governance.
How has Bangladesh managed the pandemic-affected economy so far?

Some indicators of the Bangladesh economy have started to show positive signs in the recent period. Among those are remittances and exports of readymade garments (RMG), which were affected hugely since the outbreak of Covid-19 in Bangladesh in March 2020.
The brunt of the pandemic on MSMEs in the Asia Pacific Region

While economies around the world are reeling from distress due to the debilitating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, some sectors are facing the brunt of Covid-19 the most.
Women’s access to stimulus packages and post Covid-19 gender equality

All crises—natural disasters, wars, pandemics—affect different sections of people in different ways. Like any other crisis, Covid-19 has differing impacts on society.