Bangladesh economy 2024
Don’t let the growth slowdown persist
Govt must stabilise the economy, restore business confidence
Reining in the soaring prices of essentials
In a nation where poverty remains a pressing issue, this relentless inflationary trend has thrust countless families to the precipice of financial instability.
A welcome decision to resolve RMG unrest
Cooperative efforts, sound leadership vital going ahead
A strategic roadmap to battling inflation
It is essential to recognise that significantly reducing inflation will take time. Treating it as a “quick fix” would be a mistake.
Opinion / Rethinking Bangladesh’s economic growth
Returning to the previous economic model will inevitably bring back the same economic challenges.
Can we change the story of our ailing banks?
Restoring trust in the banking sector is crucially important
RMG unrest will hurt exports and industrial output
Govt must prevent further disruptions, minimise damage
We need a bank commission that can drive radical reforms
But its objectives must be clearly defined and regularly scrutinised
Govt must restore discipline in civil administration
Stability is vital to keep public offices running smoothly
Banking sector reform: where and how?
We have been talking about banking sector reforms since long as our banking sector is plagued with insider lending, bad loans, low capitalisation and risk coverage, weak governance, sub-optimal automation, a lack of expert manpower and non-availability of better products to serve the emerging clients and cater their shifting demands.
Urgent bank reforms are crucial
Recover bad loans, punish those who exploited the sector
Nation expects a lot from the interim government
Addressing security concerns, economic crisis among key challenges
No relief for consumers as inflation hits 12-year high
Lack of proper government actions is costing citizens dearly
We must be cautious about foreign debts
External debt servicing cost is becoming a growing concern
No good news for the unemployed youth
Proposed budget offers no hope or way out for them
Doing business should not be so cumbersome
Government should focus on making entrepreneurship easy and hassle-free
Spending cuts in vital sectors will further hurt people
Allocations for health and education must be improved
Some much-needed policy changes
Economic reforms should not end here, though
A wake-up call for sustainable supply chains
How many times have we heard that customers will pay extra for more sustainable—recycled, in this case—products?