Crony capitalism stifled investment and growth in Bangladesh
Crony capitalism is deeply ingrained and has gotten in the way of a truly dynamic and inclusive economy in Bangladesh.
2w ago
Navigating economic crisis and political unrest: Lessons Bangladesh and Sri Lanka can share
There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.
1m ago
WORLD FOOD DAY: Food security is not just about food production
World Food Day raises global awareness and prompts action for those suffering from hunger.
1m ago
Overcoming tax reform challenges in Bangladesh
Low revenue from taxes hinders economic growth and perpetuates cycles of poverty and inequality.
1m ago
The steep economic challenges that the interim government faces
It is crucial for the interim government to focus on setting a strong foundation for future changes.
2m ago
Why a political consensus on reforms is necessary
The country needs a new political settlement among the key actors, currently critically important in Bangladesh’s politics.
3m ago
What does poverty research in Bangladesh require?
In-depth poverty research in Bangladesh requires understanding the structural factors behind poverty.
5m ago
How concerned should we be about food insecurity?
The persistent high inflationary pressures in Bangladesh over the last two years have heightened concerns regarding the erosion of food security among a large section of the population.
6m ago
February 3, 2021
Strategies to tackle pandemic induced poverty in Bangladesh
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented rise in poverty in Bangladesh in a very short time span.
January 3, 2021
Setting development priorities right in 2021
As the Covid-19 pandemic left a deep dent on the development trajectories of Bangladesh, the country must set its development priorities right in 2021. Bangladesh aims to achieve the stiff Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, and it aspires to become an upper-middle-income country by 2031.
November 4, 2020
Covid-19 and the road to recovery in Bangladesh
Covid-19 has generated hugely distressing effects on the economy of Bangladesh.
October 8, 2020
Eight new development challenges triggered by Covid-19
Covid-19 has brought about an unprecedented crisis in human history in terms of its dimension and scale.
September 6, 2020
Covid-19 and the challenges of trade for Bangladesh
The Covid-19 induced economic crisis has affected the export and import of Bangladesh by large margins. The economic crisis has been exacerbated by the closure or limited operation of businesses during the lockdown at home and abroad.
June 14, 2020
The budget falls short to be Covid-19 responsive
The fundamental objective of the budget for the next financial year (FY21) should have been to resolve the unparalleled health and economic threats raised by the Covid-19 pandemic, and to restore economic stability. Though the budget has acknowledged the context, it falls short to be a Covid-19 responsive budget.
May 7, 2020
Four key areas that need urgent attention
The economic crisis caused by Covid-19 is deepening in Bangladesh every day.
April 9, 2020
Case for a united South Asian response to Covid-19
The effects of Covid-19 on the national economies and the global economy are going to be unprecedented.
January 7, 2020
How the SDG costing exercise can help meet the targets
The Sustainable Develop-ment Goals (SDGs) are some ambitious development objectives with a total of 17 goals with 169 targets spanning economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development.
December 3, 2019
It is our ‘competitiveness‘ which is holding us back
There are two contrasting contexts as far as the competitiveness of Bangladesh economy is concerned. On the one hand, the economic growth rate in Bangladesh has been increasing since 2013;
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