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?
Training trips, or shopping excursions?
Government must restrain officials from going on unnecessary foreign trips
Bangladesh’s biggest problem ahead is political crisis: MM Akash
Bangladesh’s economic situation may worsen thanks to internal reasons mainly political crisis that will appear in the days to come rather than the external factors, said MM Akash, economics professor of Dhaka University.
Seven crises, seven roadblocks to economic stability
Government must adapt to new reality and go for long-term measures
Can Bangladesh government tame raging inflation?
Good governance is a must if we are to get out of this crisis
IMF Loan Talks: Here's how we need to prepare
The economy needs firm handling to ensure the situation doesn't turn into a crisis.
What you need to know about inflation
Inflation leads to the devaluation of a particular currency.
What does heaven look like?
Congratulations to you, my dear countrymen, welcome to heaven. But wait, heaven is…dark? One might be forgiven for thinking that here in Bangladesh at the moment, as cyclical power cuts literally leave millions in the dark for hours, and fuel prices make others see stars. It might become cheaper to buy a vehicle than the actual costs of buying a week’s fuel for it on a consistent basis. So, get walking, go green, when better than now?
Soft-Landing Bangladesh’s Economy
Like much of the world, Bangladesh’s economy is facing strong headwinds and turbulence.
