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.

January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016

Making the most of the demographic dividend

As people's economic behaviour varies at different stages of life, changes in a country's age structure can have substantial effects on its economic performance.

November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015

Bangladesh’s elevation from LDC status not before 2024: CPD

Bangladesh will not be able to graduate from its least-developed country (LDC) status before 2024, says the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

November 24, 2015
November 24, 2015

Why is Bangladesh different?

If we can further liberalise our trade by reducing tariffs and non-tariff barriers and by removing age-old regulations, our growth will exceed even 7 percent.

September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015

ADB forecasts 6.7pc GDP growth

Bangladesh economy is expected to perform strongly this year, according to the latest figures from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

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