Here’s to hoping that the interim government initiates targeted and critical reforms in FY2026 to improve budget implementation
The FY2026 budget must be more than a mere fiscal statement.
With the central bank agreeing to go for a flexible exchange rate, the IMF will disburse the fourth and fifth instalments in June this year.
Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.
The Spring Meetings indicate that the IMF and World Bank are at a crossroads.
From the perspective of attracting FDI, the gas price hike poses a significant challenge.
Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.
The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.
Clearly, the major economic challenges facing Bangladesh are results of inadequate and incorrect policies.
Bangladesh’s interest in BRICS arises from various factors.
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.
Ironically, under the shadow of stability, the quality of economics and politics has been compromised
It seems there exists a nexus among the policymakers, bank directors, and defaulters which facilitates the process of swindling depositors’ money.
The lack of coherence between the fiscal and monetary policy stances will make the monetary policy less effective in controlling inflation.
In light of the economic hardships Bangladesh has been going through, there were certain expectations from the national budget of 2023-24 fiscal year.
There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.
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.
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.
