Bangladesh Economic Crisis
Central bank’s autonomy crucial for the economy
Its lack of independence has had disastrous effects
No relief for consumers as inflation hits 12-year high
Lack of proper government actions is costing citizens dearly
Some much-needed policy changes
Economic reforms should not end here, though
Why are people moving back to their villages?
Rise in reverse migration has raised concerns
Opinion / Taming Inflation: Let the orthodox monetary policy work
Uncontrolled inflationary pressure is one of the most problematic phenomena in the country.
Who will feed the unfed?
Govt should rethink strategies to combat persistent food insecurity
Insane iftar market a mockery of price control measures
Food prices continue to climb as the holy month begins
Regulators responsible for the ailing banks
Punish wilful defaulters before banks’ health further deteriorates
Development strategies: What worked before will not in the future
Bangladesh must embrace change for a sustainable development
Central bank’s autonomy crucial for the economy
Its lack of independence has had disastrous effects
No relief for consumers as inflation hits 12-year high
Lack of proper government actions is costing citizens dearly
Some much-needed policy changes
Economic reforms should not end here, though
Why are people moving back to their villages?
Rise in reverse migration has raised concerns
Taming Inflation: Let the orthodox monetary policy work
Uncontrolled inflationary pressure is one of the most problematic phenomena in the country.
Who will feed the unfed?
Govt should rethink strategies to combat persistent food insecurity
Insane iftar market a mockery of price control measures
Food prices continue to climb as the holy month begins
Regulators responsible for the ailing banks
Punish wilful defaulters before banks’ health further deteriorates
Development strategies: What worked before will not in the future
Bangladesh must embrace change for a sustainable development
No time to waste as new finance minister inherits wobbly economy
The economy is losing momentum. Inflation remains stubborn. Bangladesh is facing deterioration in external buffers, with official reserves falling to $20.18 billion as of January 10, less than half their historic peak in 2021. The currency shock is lingering.
