Bangladesh economy 2023

Year in review / 2023: Infrastructure was a glimmer of hope in a perilous year

As 2023 comes to a close, we look at some of the milestones and disappointments of the economy

Another bank falls by the wayside

National Bank’s plight is the result of poor banking governance

Bangladesh-Japan relations on the right track

Greater Japanese investment vital in achieving our development goals

Finally, some good news for the economy

Exports growth shows the resilience of our businesses

A huge blow for our economy

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

Industrial slump leads to GDP growth slide

Bangladesh’s gross domestic product is estimated to have grown at a slower pace in the current financial year with the biggest blow stemming from the industrial sector, official figures showed.

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. 

Young people need more economic opportunities

Authorities must not let our demographic dividend go to waste

Bloomberg’s praise of PM’s timely steps

Economic uncertainty will keep us on our toes

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

2023: Infrastructure was a glimmer of hope in a perilous year

As 2023 comes to a close, we look at some of the milestones and disappointments of the economy

December 28, 2023
December 28, 2023

Another bank falls by the wayside

National Bank’s plight is the result of poor banking governance

July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023

Bangladesh-Japan relations on the right track

Greater Japanese investment vital in achieving our development goals

July 5, 2023
July 5, 2023

Finally, some good news for the economy

Exports growth shows the resilience of our businesses

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

A huge blow for our economy

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

May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023

Industrial slump leads to GDP growth slide

Bangladesh’s gross domestic product is estimated to have grown at a slower pace in the current financial year with the biggest blow stemming from the industrial sector, official figures showed.

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

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. 

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

Young people need more economic opportunities

Authorities must not let our demographic dividend go to waste

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

Bloomberg’s praise of PM’s timely steps

Economic uncertainty will keep us on our toes

March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023

Take action to stop RMG cargo theft

Such incidents are becoming a serious problem for apparel exporters

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