Bangladesh economic challenges

‘Most difficult time in 34 years’

Consumer confidence in Bangladesh is at a low level, while investor confidence is negative both domestically and internationally, said a former president of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) yesterday.

Should Bangladesh opt for a national government?

Elections can be held after the national government tackles the critical problems that confront the country.

What should be Bangladesh's strategic priorities in 2025?

The need for objectively assessing the country’s current economic realities cannot be overstated.

Opinion / 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.

Opinion / Rethinking Bangladesh’s economic growth

Returning to the previous economic model will inevitably bring back the same economic challenges.

Industries created more jobs amid slowdown. Economists find it puzzling

However, the findings raised questions among economists, who were puzzled by the growth at a time when the economy had been facing a slowdown due to high inflation, a downtrend in export growth, and falling imports.

Economy facing a 3-pronged challenge

Persistent high inflation, high debt burden and slow economic growth are the three challenges facing the economy, noted economist Debapriya Bhattacharya said yesterday.

Bangladesh economy faces three risks: CPD

Persistent inflation, a snowballing debt burden and slow economic growth are the three challenges to Bangladesh, according to Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

‘Most difficult time in 34 years’

Consumer confidence in Bangladesh is at a low level, while investor confidence is negative both domestically and internationally, said a former president of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) yesterday.

January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025

Should Bangladesh opt for a national government?

Elections can be held after the national government tackles the critical problems that confront the country.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

What should be Bangladesh's strategic priorities in 2025?

The need for objectively assessing the country’s current economic realities cannot be overstated.

January 1, 2025
January 1, 2025

Lessons from 2024 and prospects for 2025

The budget for FY2025-26 will be challenging.

September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024

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.

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

Rethinking Bangladesh’s economic growth

Returning to the previous economic model will inevitably bring back the same economic challenges.

May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024

Industries created more jobs amid slowdown. Economists find it puzzling

However, the findings raised questions among economists, who were puzzled by the growth at a time when the economy had been facing a slowdown due to high inflation, a downtrend in export growth, and falling imports.

May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024

Economy facing a 3-pronged challenge

Persistent high inflation, high debt burden and slow economic growth are the three challenges facing the economy, noted economist Debapriya Bhattacharya said yesterday.

May 5, 2024
May 5, 2024

Bangladesh economy faces three risks: CPD

Persistent inflation, a snowballing debt burden and slow economic growth are the three challenges to Bangladesh, according to Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

How do we protect the worst victims of inflation?

The reason for continued high consumer prices in the country despite prices dropping in the international market is a combination of policy and institutional failure.