Bangladesh economy 2024
How Bangladesh is reviving its macroeconomy
Although the reforms have just started, some positive results are already visible.
People need urgent relief from inflation
Their exhausting wait for subsidised essentials is quite telling
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
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?
Will easy-money scams continue to haunt us?
Online vigilance a must to protect citizens plagued by poverty and desperation
Will Ramadan price control measures be effective?
Tough measures needed to keep prices of essentials in check
The new cabinet must bring down food prices
PM's call to ministers is a timely one
Time to be tough on scam-hit NBFIs
Authorities must improve monitoring to keep the sector in check
What to expect from Bangladesh economy in 2024
The year 2023 was indeed one of the most difficult ones in the recent history of Bangladesh in terms of economic performance.
Can Bangladesh put economy back on track in 2024?
The present government started its journey at a time when the global economic environment was conducive to growth and low inflation. Food prices had stabilised after the global food crisis of 2007-08. Interest rates were lowered globally in response to the global economic crisis of 2008.