The WB attributed the overall deceleration in the first three quarters of FY25 to a sharp decline in private and public investment
Bangladesh’s economy started showing signs of a turnaround in the second quarter of the fiscal year, official statistics show, although economists caution that Trump’s tariff measures are likely to slow down the momentum.
The finance ministry is likely to project that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) will surpass the $500-billion mark for the first time in the upcoming fiscal year (FY), anticipating an economic rebound in FY 2025-26.
Bangladesh’s economy grew by 4.22 percent in fiscal 2023-24 fiscal year, the lowest in four years, marking the second consecutive year of deceleration due to weak consumption and exports.
Improve law and order, rebuild trust with international partners
The interim government of Bangladesh will likely revise the country’s projection of gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5.25 percent from 6.75 percent for the current fiscal year of 2024-25..This issue was discussed at a fiscal coordination council meeting chaired by Finance Adviser Sal
Traditional contractionary policies may not be suitable for Bangladesh’s unique economic structure.
Govt must stabilise the economy, restore business confidence
Decision makers need to be very cautious regarding who they put up to dispassionately clear the mess.
The economy is estimated to have expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in 2022-23, said the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) yesterday, a figure that analysts describe as good in view of elevated inflation, slowing exports and remittances and the ongoing pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves.
We toy with the idea of change, but seek accommodation with the status quo.
The main focus of the FY24 budget must be on economic stabilisation.
The political climate is brewing steam. Here's a quick round-up of all the major stories today.
One could say the success story of Bangladesh’s economic development has been spectacular.
Interventions must involve fiscal policy to address our fundamental economic issues
Interventions must involve fiscal policy to address our fundamental economic issues
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downsized its projection for Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 6.6 per cent in the current fiscal year.
The COVID-19 pandemic hit us at a time when anthropogenic climate change is threatening to destabilise our lives.
There are bright sparks in all corners of the economy, according to the provisional GDP figures for fiscal 2021-22, which do not show a hint of a pandemic hangover when others are still plodding along.
