Dr Ashikur Rahman is senior economist at the Policy Research Institute (PRI).
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decided to prolong its discussions with Bangladesh, aiming to reach a staff-level agreement for the next tranche of its $4.7 billion support package.
Why do some nations prosper while others remain mired in poverty or stagnation? Why do countries that once showed promise -- like Argentina or South Africa -- struggle to sustain momentum? And what allows certain countries, such as Japan or China, to achieve lasting economic transformation?
The fundamental challenge facing policymakers in implementing a contractionary budget will be patience
The proposed national budget for FY25 has remained a widely speculated topic for the people of this country. Bangladesh has been navigating a precarious global economy over the last 24 months, and the economic aftereffects of Covid-19 and the Ukraine-Russia have not only complicated macroeconomic management but created widespread concerns across both domestic and international actors.
The recently proposed national budget for FY25 has remained a widely speculated topic for the people of this country
The upcoming budget is crucial for shaping the strategic direction that the government will craft to trigger a sustainable recovery.
Uncontrolled inflationary pressure is one of the most problematic phenomena in the country.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decided to prolong its discussions with Bangladesh, aiming to reach a staff-level agreement for the next tranche of its $4.7 billion support package.
Why do some nations prosper while others remain mired in poverty or stagnation? Why do countries that once showed promise -- like Argentina or South Africa -- struggle to sustain momentum? And what allows certain countries, such as Japan or China, to achieve lasting economic transformation?
The fundamental challenge facing policymakers in implementing a contractionary budget will be patience
The proposed national budget for FY25 has remained a widely speculated topic for the people of this country. Bangladesh has been navigating a precarious global economy over the last 24 months, and the economic aftereffects of Covid-19 and the Ukraine-Russia have not only complicated macroeconomic management but created widespread concerns across both domestic and international actors.
The recently proposed national budget for FY25 has remained a widely speculated topic for the people of this country
The upcoming budget is crucial for shaping the strategic direction that the government will craft to trigger a sustainable recovery.
Uncontrolled inflationary pressure is one of the most problematic phenomena in the country.