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.
Lending rate hike to fuel cost of doing business
Premier Cement Managing Director Mohammed Amirul Haque says
Yes, Bangladesh’s sovereign rating being downgraded is a big deal
With all the problems Bangladesh has right now, Moody’s downgrading of its sovereign rating is one of the worst things that could have happened.
Stop blaming external factors for record-high inflation
Bangladesh government should own up to its mistakes
Three perils unaddressed in the new budget
It is not clear how the money needed to implement this ambitious budget will be sourced.
Ushering AI in Bangladesh
Bangladesh stands at the threshold of a paradigm shift in technological development as it is poised to change gear into a faster mode of economic development, and realising its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2041.
US hiring heats up in May
Hiring in the United States heated up again in May, according to government data released Friday, with the strong labor market defying expectations of a slowdown amid efforts to cool the world’s biggest economy.
Bracing for budget of self-preservation
In 2019, when AHM Mustafa Kamal took charge as the finance minister, the Bangladesh economy was taxing for take-off for its long-haul flight to the developed country club.
Sustaining dev, curbing inequality major challenges
Sustaining the development that has taken place in Bangladesh in the past 14 years and curbing inequality are key major challenges facing the economy owing to the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, said Planning Minister MA Mannan.
Political will needed to save the economy
While the government has pursued a number of poor economic policies, the fact remains that they have largely been driven due to political considerations.
Bangladesh economy at a crossroads
Bangladesh’s economy is in its worst state in recent history, and the situation may worsen if the policymakers do not address the problems by employing the appropriate policy tools, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said yesterday.