Bangladesh Economic Crisis

How Bangladesh is reviving its macroeconomy

Although the reforms have just started, some positive results are already visible.

A bumpy road ahead for the economy amid risks and reform

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.

How Western nations can help Bangladesh reclaim stolen assets

Given the current economic reality of Bangladesh, recovering stolen assets must be a top priority for the interim government.

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

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

What's stopping RMG workers from getting higher wages?

Unless a holistic approach is taken, the sector will continue to fall short of international standards.

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

Garment sector sets worst example among industries

The R&D allocation is too meagre for an economy like Bangladesh

November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023

Spare the economy more shocks

Political instability is hurting our already fragile economy.

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

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.

October 24, 2023
October 24, 2023

How long will we ignore R&D?

Investing more in research and development vital for future economic growth

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

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

August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023

Bangladesh needs to invest more in R&D

Without it, our economic growth will lose momentum

June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023

Don’t fall for quick fixes in bank sector

Relaxing loan repayment is unlikely to work if habitual defaulters continue to be tolerated

June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023

No excuse good enough for the persistently high prices of essentials

Why aren’t local prices going down like global prices?

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

A huge blow for our economy

Government must critically examine Moody's credit downgrade and respond properly