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
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
Shocks and shields: Economic resilience during turbulent times
Bangladesh’s economic growth performance has been encouraging, but questions remain regarding the drivers and quality of said growth.
The ongoing economic peril and our plundered future
'Lunthito Bhabishyat: Bangladesher Arthanoitik Shonkoter Chalchitra' gives an overview of Bangladesh's current economic crisis.
The devil is in implementation
Bangladesh’s economic crisis will not go away if the government does not strictly adhere to the conditions tagged with the International Monetary Fund’s 42-month loan programme, said the lender’s top official.
We must check relentless price increase
Lack of action to bring down prices of food is especially concerning
The rhetoric of 'it happens' and whataboutism in political apologia
To use previous incidents of human rights violations to condone those of the present is hypocrisy and a macabre mockery of the past and present victims.
Time to hit the reset button
This year was always supposed to be a celebration of Bangladesh’s economic progress with the opening of Padma bridge and Dhaka metro rail and 100 percent electrification.
FY23’s first budget support materialises
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has become the first multilateral lender to respond to Bangladesh’s call for budget support this fiscal year to weather the impacts of the Ukraine war after its board approved $250 million last week.