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.
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.
The upcoming budget poses significant challenges – arguably the most challenging in recent times – for economic policymaking in Bangladesh.
One of the first things Banga would have to tackle is reforming and modernising the institution, something that stakeholders have asked for across sectors.
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
Arresting high prices requires more focused and extensive actions by the government.
Achieving gender equality requires collective effort from all members of society.
To retain the talents within the country and bring back migrated professionals, we need better opportunities.
Our education system does not equip students with the necessary skills for the job market.
Improving our revenue generation will require several measures, both technical and non-technical.
Consumers in Bangladesh are at the mercy of policymakers
