Bangladesh's business climate is being weighed down by a pervasive sense of uncertainty
Strengthen budget transparency to build public confidence
News of men trafficked to Russia to serve as soldiers raises alarm
Warnings from World Bank should be taken seriously
Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.
Prevent exploitation by traffickers, create economic opportunities at home
Reopen closed factories, settle workers’ dues
How have local private sector businesses fared in recent years?
There is no certainty that the economic aspects won’t deteriorate further.
The mass movement in July and August 2024 had not only resulted in the tragic death of hundreds and severe injuries to thousands, but also subdued economic activity.
Given the current economic reality of Bangladesh, recovering stolen assets must be a top priority for the interim government.
There are many hurdles to overcome in the coming days
Return of regular export-import activities at Ctg port is vital
Fresh sovereign rating downgrade shows much remains to be done
Govt has a lot to do to recover business and investor confidence
Govt must address the plight of low-income workers, entrepreneurs
Its lack of independence has had disastrous effects
Lack of proper government actions is costing citizens dearly
Economic reforms should not end here, though