Staying on top of the 4IR at the policy level

Bangladesh is poised to join the ranks of middle-income countries in 2026, and industrial growth will form the backbone of our economy as we make this transition.

1y ago

Overcoming challenges of LDC graduation

​​​​​​​The United Nations Committee on Development Policy (UN-CDP) determined in February 2021 that Bangladesh has satisfied all three requirements to graduate from the category of Least Developed Country (LDC) for the second time.

1y ago

Our migrant workers deserve better protection

How often have you heard the term “hundi” recently? I would bet quite a few times, especially if you’ve been following the worried discussions surrounding the cost-of-living crisis and economic downturn, both at home and abroad.

1y ago

Creating conditions for our youths to prosper

Despite overcoming its many economic challenges, one obstacle Bangladesh continues to struggle with is creating enough quality employment opportunities for its young population.

1y ago

Making private sector a key driver of our economy

Bangladesh has come a long way in weaving its inspirational tale of incredible success as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

1y ago

Better care for migrants can ensure higher remittance earnings

Abdur Rashid Mia (32) from Narsingdi went to Saudi Arabia in June 2022. However, each step of his journey there was complicated – from getting his passport, to completing his medical check-ups, paying for his tickets and, finally, getting a job.

1y ago

How can we become an attractive investment destination?

Economic growth and business development are highly dependent on the business climate created by socio-economic policies and political decisions of governments.

1y ago

Nature-based solutions can fight two key battles together

In the last two months of 2022, two large global events took place on two continents flanking the Atlantic Ocean. In November, around 35,000 people met at the Egyptian tourist city of Sharm El-Sheikh for the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27).

1y ago

Innovation key for Bangladesh to remain a global RMG leader

As we head into 2023, there is a sense of trepidation in the business landscape. As 2022 drew to a close, it felt at times like many companies were limping towards the end of the year.

1y ago

How startups can make the best use of data

We live in the age of data. Today, as I write this article nearing midnight, almost 2.5 quintillion bytes of data have been generated globally.

1y ago
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