Bangladesh economy

Rethinking our investment strategy

There is ample evidence showing that both domestic and foreign direct investment (FDI) have a significant positive effect on economic growth.

Economy to face 7 challenges in FY26

The finance ministry has identified seven major challenges including tight monetary and fiscal policies, taken to tame elevated inflation levels for more than three years, in next fiscal year that may increase unemployment.

Economy grows 3.97% in FY25, slowest since pandemic year

The estimate is almost close to the projection by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 3.8 percent for the year.

Opinion / How is the economy doing?

The silver lining is that the economy isn’t falling apart

BB eyes rate cut to 7% if inflation slows to 5% by March

The Bangladesh Bank will consider slashing the policy rate to 7 percent by March, provided that rampant inflation, which has hovered above 9 percent for nearly two years, eases to 5 percent by then, Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.

How agro-processing can secure Bangladesh’s export resilience

Bangladesh's agro-processed exports are already rising.

Let’s invest to compete globally

We have the potential to be a globally competitive country politically and economically.

'Bangladesh feels like South Korea of the 80s'

Giordano Korea CEO sees ‘familiar signs of promise’ as he plans a factory in economic zone

Sectoral reforms vital to spur business growth

World Bank report on Bangladesh's investment prospects should be taken seriously

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

US assures Bangladesh of helping expand economic opportunities

Embassy says after US delegation meets foreign adviser

September 14, 2024
September 14, 2024

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.

September 10, 2024
September 10, 2024

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.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Attacks on businesses must be prevented

These incidents may have a serious impact on the economy

August 27, 2024
August 27, 2024

Major economic indicators showing signs of improvement: MCCI

Imports, remittances and forex reserves are likely to increase, the leading chamber says

August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024

Panel will include issues beyond its mandate in white paper: Debapriaya

The panel gets 90 days to prepare and submit the paper

August 16, 2024
August 16, 2024

Public institutions must perform better

Govt should overhaul ailing sectors, ensure accountability

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Normalising economy is a top priority

The interim government will take action as per the law if any official is involved in any irregularity, but its immediate task is to bring normalcy to the economy, said Salehuddin Ahmed, finance and planning adviser.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

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.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

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.