CPD’s overarching objective is to contribute to good governance by promoting accountability and transparency and ensuring equitable development.
It is expected that the NCQG will establish a comprehensive definition of climate finance, promoting consistency and transparency in climate finance reporting.
There are 12 issues that policymakers should consider for short- and medium-term action on inflation.
Corruption manifests in various forms—such as bribery, favouritism, and embezzlement—and is experienced firsthand by ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and investors.
The mass movement in July and August 2024 had not only resulted in the tragic death of hundreds and severe injuries to thousands, but also subdued economic activity.
It is too soon to expect any significant economic changes, particularly as the previous government, led by Sheikh Hasina, left behind a fragile economy marked by high inflation, declining foreign exchange reserves, sluggish private investment, a growing debt burden, poor revenue collection, inefficiencies in development project implementation, and weak governance in the financial sector. Repairing the fractures within the economy will require persistent and arduous efforts over an extended period. However, the right strategies and sustained efforts can improve the economy.
Least developed countries (LDCs) and low-income countries face unique challenges in pursuing the SDGs.
Inflationary pressure is being felt severely in the face of wage growth declines.
Despite demands from climate-change-affected countries, the issue of loss and damage has been contentious at the global forum.
Our current economic situation is one in which countries usually look to the IMF for balance of payment support.
LDCs are predominantly agricultural economies, but are also highly dependent on food imports.
Dr Fahmida Khatun speaks to us regarding how Bangladesh can shield itself from a possible food crisis.
We now face the real risk of massive hunger and famine.
High inflation and low export and remittance earnings are a major cause for concern at the moment.
BIMSTEC countries have the potential for benefiting mutually and contributing to the global economy.
Given the nature of climate-induced problems faced by the countries in South Asia, policymakers should undertake both adaptation and mitigation measures.
The Bangladesh-India relationship covers a wide range of sectors
Mismanagement, system loss and a weak supply chain of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) have become a perennial problem.
