MACRO MIRROR

MACRO MIRROR

Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices

From the perspective of attracting FDI, the gas price hike poses a significant challenge.

2d ago

How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.

1w ago

Opinion / The ongoing struggle for women’s safety

The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.

1m ago

Opinion / Why do we need so many universities?

Merely converting colleges that lack high education quality into universities will not resolve issues in the education sector.

2m ago

Trump’s tariff shockwaves and implications for Bangladesh

The imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump is a departure from traditional free trade principles promoted by the World Trade Organization.

2m ago

Opinion / Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials

Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.

2m ago

Current dynamics of the economy, reform and elections

While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.

3m ago

Opinion / Raising VAT and shrinking social protection are unwise moves

These changes in the middle of the fiscal year are unexpected and unwanted as the economy faces significant challenges.

3m ago

Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices

From the perspective of attracting FDI, the gas price hike poses a significant challenge.

2d ago

How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.

1w ago

The ongoing struggle for women’s safety

The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.

1m ago

Why do we need so many universities?

Merely converting colleges that lack high education quality into universities will not resolve issues in the education sector.

2m ago

Trump’s tariff shockwaves and implications for Bangladesh

The imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump is a departure from traditional free trade principles promoted by the World Trade Organization.

2m ago

Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials

Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.

2m ago

Current dynamics of the economy, reform and elections

While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.

3m ago

Raising VAT and shrinking social protection are unwise moves

These changes in the middle of the fiscal year are unexpected and unwanted as the economy faces significant challenges.

3m ago

Lessons from 2024 and prospects for 2025

The budget for FY2025-26 will be challenging.

3m ago

CPD’s 30-year journey: A testament to growth and resilience

CPD’s overarching objective is to contribute to good governance by promoting accountability and transparency and ensuring equitable development.

4m ago