Bangladesh economy
US assures Bangladesh of helping expand economic opportunities
Embassy says after US delegation meets foreign adviser
Turning the tide: Critical reforms to correct 15 years of misrule
As Bangladesh enters a new era following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, which ruled over the nation for 15 years and is responsible for countless financial wrongdoings, the need of the hour is to reform the overall system of governance.
Country must be back in business without delay
Amid worker unrest and insecurity in the industrial sector, entrepreneurs and bankers have urged the new administration to focus on rebuilding confidence in the economy.
Attacks on businesses must be prevented
These incidents may have a serious impact on the economy
Major economic indicators showing signs of improvement: MCCI
Imports, remittances and forex reserves are likely to increase, the leading chamber says
Panel will include issues beyond its mandate in white paper: Debapriaya
The panel gets 90 days to prepare and submit the paper
Public institutions must perform better
Govt should overhaul ailing sectors, ensure accountability
Businesses pick up the pieces
Economic activities are finally returning to normal after three weeks of upheaval as both garment and non-garment factories started operations in full swing yesterday, according to industry insiders.
Economists outline top priorities for new finance adviser
The priorities of newly appointed finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed should be to make key financial institutions functional immediately, control inflation, and present accurate data on exports, imports, GDP and important economic indicators, economists said.
Economy under stress: CPD
Bangladesh’s economy is now under stress for the first time in the last 10 years, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) says.
A tale of two economies
The infamous quote 'Bangladesh is a bottomless basket' made by then US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in 1974 has already been
Building the 'infrastructure' of the mind
Just as we need the most modern infrastructure for a fast-growing economy so also we need a robust “infrastructure of the mind” to build an advanced knowledge-based society whose fundamental features consists of the ability to differ on the basis of knowledge and think critically on the basis of reason.
KSA keen to invest in Bangladesh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has said his country is keen to be Bangladesh's development partner by investing in different sectors.
Bangladesh to be 26th largest economy
Bangladesh is likely to be the biggest mover in the global gross domestic product rankings in 2030, becoming the 26th largest
Bangladesh Economy: IMF sees three key risk factors
The IMF has identified risk factors in Bangladesh economy, including political unrest related to national elections, the Rohingya situation and further deepening of crises in the state owned banks.
Major challenges ahead
Bangladesh may face enormous economic challenge in the coming days unless the Rohingyas are repatriated fast and the international community comes up with adequate humanitarian assistance, economists have said.
Current account deficit hits record high
Bangladesh’s current account deficit records an all-time high of $7.08 billion in the first nine months of the current fiscal year as the country's capacity to export is failing to keep up with the appetite for imports.
Borrow money, never pay back
It was a time when politics played havoc with the economy.
Liquidity Crisis: From banks to many fronts
Bangladesh economy showed resilience even during the global financial crisis that began in 2008.