economic crisis in Bangladesh

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.

Big loan defaulters are not above the law

Will big loan defaulters continue to be untouched?

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?

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

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. 

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

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).

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

A roller-coaster year comes to an end

Let us forge ahead with the lessons taught by 2022

November 30, 2022
November 30, 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.

November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Big loan defaulters are not above the law

Will big loan defaulters continue to be untouched?

November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022

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.

November 26, 2022
November 26, 2022

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.

November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022

Oil, sugar price hike yet another shock to the economy

The government must implement economic policies that deal with the ongoing crisis

November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022

Could we have avoided the current economic crisis?

Do we have the political will to come out of it?

November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022

We must prioritise food security

PM’s call in this regard is a welcome one