Bangladesh Economic Crisis
Some much-needed policy changes
Economic reforms should not end here, though
Why are people moving back to their villages?
Rise in reverse migration has raised concerns
Opinion / Taming Inflation: Let the orthodox monetary policy work
Uncontrolled inflationary pressure is one of the most problematic phenomena in the country.
Who will feed the unfed?
Govt should rethink strategies to combat persistent food insecurity
Insane iftar market a mockery of price control measures
Food prices continue to climb as the holy month begins
Regulators responsible for the ailing banks
Punish wilful defaulters before banks’ health further deteriorates
Development strategies: What worked before will not in the future
Bangladesh must embrace change for a sustainable development
No time to waste as new finance minister inherits wobbly economy
The economy is losing momentum. Inflation remains stubborn. Bangladesh is facing deterioration in external buffers, with official reserves falling to $20.18 billion as of January 10, less than half their historic peak in 2021. The currency shock is lingering.
A ‘blended regime’ drives our economic and political crises
Bangladesh is now in the depths of both economic and political crises.
Revisit process of policymaking, not just the policies
The burden of imported inflation and supply-side implications of reduced imports will have adverse implications for economic growth and welfare, particularly of marginalised people.
Denial syndrome is hampering our economic policies
Interventions must involve fiscal policy to address our fundamental economic issues
Denial syndrome is hampering our economic policies
Interventions must involve fiscal policy to address our fundamental economic issues
Will the IMF loan stop forex reserve depletion?
The rate of reserve depletion is alarming, and the IMF loan will not be enough to fend off the haemorrhage.
IMF’s $4.5b loan coming
The government yesterday reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund over a $4.5 billion loan programme, putting to bed all suspense on whether a deal would be struck with the multilateral lender at all.
Timely steps can help avert crisis
Bangladesh may fall into deep economic crisis unless it puts in place comprehensive policies and reforms, and starts implementing them immediately, said a number of economists yesterday.
Rising costs of living: The common citizens tell us their perspective
"The government is not dependent on public support. Hence, it gives no importance to public suffering."
Online shopping becomes costlier
Online purchases are getting costlier as courier companies in the country have collectively raised their fares in response to the recent increase in fuel prices.
Price hike: Don’t worry, be happy – no matter what
If things are bad, there must be a good reason for it.
Why is Bangladesh seeking IMF support in the first place?
As Bangladesh, facing an unprecedented economic crisis, has entered a negotiation with the IMF for a USD 4.5 billion loan package, a few discussions have ensued in the country.
