MACRO MIRROR
What to expect at COP29?
It is expected that the NCQG will establish a comprehensive definition of climate finance, promoting consistency and transparency in climate finance reporting.
12 steps to tame inflation and stabilise the market
There are 12 issues that policymakers should consider for short- and medium-term action on inflation.
Bangladesh’s quest for a corruption-free tomorrow
Corruption manifests in various forms—such as bribery, favouritism, and embezzlement—and is experienced firsthand by ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and investors.
SDGs at a crossroads: Can the world meet its targets?
Least developed countries (LDCs) and low-income countries face unique challenges in pursuing the SDGs.
Stabilising prices is the immediate priority
Inflationary pressure is being felt severely in the face of wage growth declines.
Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector
It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.
Bangladesh’s growth story lacks justice and humanity
The problems are economic, social and political in nature.
How a flawed data ecosystem can distort economic reality
The mismatch of export data raises a fundamental question about the precision of economic reporting and its ramifications for Bangladesh's economy.
Why low global prices don't reach Bangladeshi consumers
High commodity prices in the global market are often used as an excuse to justify price hikes in the domestic market, even if there is no direct correlation
Navigating sky-high prices in Ramadan
Arresting high prices requires more focused and extensive actions by the government.
Invest more to accelerate gender equality
Achieving gender equality requires collective effort from all members of society.
Why do Bangladeshi youth want to leave the country?
To retain the talents within the country and bring back migrated professionals, we need better opportunities.
For a smart Bangladesh, we need smart workers
Our education system does not equip students with the necessary skills for the job market.
For a better fiscal space, we need efficient tax system
Improving our revenue generation will require several measures, both technical and non-technical.
How do we cope with high energy prices?
Consumers in Bangladesh are at the mercy of policymakers
Overcoming looming economic challenges in 2023
The core problems of our economy are rooted in the very nature of the country’s governance, which has long been neglected.
The never-ending crisis in our banking sector
Bangladesh Bank, which is supposed to oversee the governance of the country’s financial institutions, has rather supported these irregular activities through its policies and actions.
Loan defaulters are putting the banking sector at risk
Despite economic progress over time, Bangladesh’s financial sector continues to be dominated by banks that stand on shaky ground.