Bangladesh Economic Crisis
We must kickstart economic revival
There are many hurdles to overcome in the coming days
Take steps to clear port backlogs
Return of regular export-import activities at Ctg port is vital
Stop the downward economic spiral
Fresh sovereign rating downgrade shows much remains to be done
Ensuring smooth FDI inflow will be a challenge
Govt has a lot to do to recover business and investor confidence
Why is it taking so long to restore normal business conditions?
Govt must address the plight of low-income workers, entrepreneurs
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
Economic misery to deepen amid political crisis
Most of the macroeconomic indicators of Bangladesh have been in bad shape for the last several months owing to external and internal factors, intensifying people’s suffering as consumer prices surged to record levels.
How long will we ignore R&D?
Investing more in research and development vital for future economic growth
Weak batch of data paints economy’s deepening woes
Bangladesh wrapped up the last fiscal year of 2022-23 with slower economic growth. A similar trend has persisted in the ongoing fiscal year as portrayed by at least three key indicators: exports, remittances and imports. .The growth of export receipts, the biggest foreign currency earner f
Bangladesh needs to invest more in R&D
Without it, our economic growth will lose momentum
Don’t fall for quick fixes in bank sector
Relaxing loan repayment is unlikely to work if habitual defaulters continue to be tolerated
No excuse good enough for the persistently high prices of essentials
Why aren’t local prices going down like global prices?
A huge blow for our economy
Government must critically examine Moody's credit downgrade and respond properly
Are we overlooking the new poor?
Latest BIDS survey on poverty deserves appropriate policy attention
Can falling imports alone ease stress in the economy?
Bangladesh’s trade gap and current account deficit have narrowed significantly in recent months but the positive developments might not prove enough to bring back stability to the economy.
Bloomberg’s praise of PM’s timely steps
Economic uncertainty will keep us on our toes
