Implications of recent central bank policy measures
Due to lack of coordinated and coherent measures, inflation continues to rise, notwithstanding the abolition of the interest rate cap since July 2023.
6d ago
How the FY2025 budget can address our economic challenges
The upcoming budget should adopt a balanced approach to address economic slowdown and inflationary pressure.
1w ago
How do we protect the worst victims of inflation?
The reason for continued high consumer prices in the country despite prices dropping in the international market is a combination of policy and institutional failure.
2w ago
How can Bangladesh manage its external debt?
The mounting debt servicing obligations also threaten to exacerbate the strain on the country’s low foreign exchange reserves.
1m ago
Why is WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference important for Bangladesh?
It is especially important now as Bangladesh is set to graduate from its LDC status and become a developing country by 2026.
2m ago
Time for exporters to shed the cocoon of cash incentives
In light of the upcoming LDC graduation, exporters need to proactively prepare for changes.
3m ago
The biggest risks facing our world in 2024
The findings of the WEF’s latest Global Risks Report are quite relevant to Bangladesh
4m ago
What to expect from Bangladesh economy in 2024
The year 2023 was indeed one of the most difficult ones in the recent history of Bangladesh in terms of economic performance.
4m ago
September 11, 2023
All that went wrong for Bangladesh’s economy
Clearly, the major economic challenges facing Bangladesh are results of inadequate and incorrect policies.
August 29, 2023
Should the BRICS exclusion disappoint Bangladesh?
Bangladesh’s interest in BRICS arises from various factors.
August 22, 2023
The new tariff policy may help increase competitiveness
It may be considered a step towards Bangladesh’s attempt to diversify exports, attract foreign investment, sign free trade agreements, and ultimately enhance economic progress.
July 18, 2023
Stability without democracy can't sustain growth
Ironically, under the shadow of stability, the quality of economics and politics has been compromised
July 10, 2023
Will it do more harm than good?
It seems there exists a nexus among the policymakers, bank directors, and defaulters which facilitates the process of swindling depositors’ money.
July 3, 2023
New monetary policy will be less effective against inflation
The lack of coherence between the fiscal and monetary policy stances will make the monetary policy less effective in controlling inflation.
June 20, 2023
Five concerns that the FY2024 budget fails to address
In light of the economic hardships Bangladesh has been going through, there were certain expectations from the national budget of 2023-24 fiscal year.
June 1, 2023
Cause for frustration for common people
There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.
May 28, 2023
Macroeconomic challenges that overshadow FY24 budget
The macroeconomic stability that Bangladesh's economy has enjoyed for a long time has disappeared in the face of multiple challenges – from both external and domestic sources.
May 22, 2023
The untapped potential of Bangladesh-Japan trade
Over the last five decades, the relationship between Bangladesh and Japan has flourished and evolved into a mutually beneficial and symbiotic partnership, bringing about positive outcomes for both countries.
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