economic crisis in Bangladesh

FY25 budget should focus on the right priorities

The national budget of FY2024-25 is set to be announced at a time when Bangladesh’s economy is going through a difficult phase.

‘Booming’ economy, struggling people

When it comes to the simultaneous existence of growth and crisis, Bangladesh has become a model.

Economic crisis may deepen in 2026: Debapriya

Bangladesh will face a severe crisis in 2026 as the government has availed a significant amount of loans from foreign lending agencies and local banks which it will have to repay, said Bhattacharya.

'Deeper analysis of internal dynamics within supply chains is crucial'

Hossain Zillur Rahman discusses the nuances of inflation in Bangladesh with The Daily Star.

What the economy may look like in 2024

The verdict so far is that the year will see slow GDP growth but also experience lower inflation.

BB plans raft of measures to fight economic crisis

The Bangladesh Bank is going to take a raft of policy measures to tackle inflationary pressure, volatility in the foreign exchange market and growing non-performing loans (NPLs) and give a much-needed boost to the forex reserve.

Economic crisis in Bangladesh: It all comes down to accountability

When economic conditions are normal, the importance of the protective role of democracy is often not felt.

Economic crisis sends 43 listed firms, mutual funds into losses

At least 43 listed companies and mutual funds fell to losses in July to December of the ongoing financial year after reporting profits in the identical half a year ago. 

Inflation, debt crisis are two major risks for Bangladesh: WEF report 

Bangladesh faces five major risks in the next two years with sustained inflation, debt crises and severe commodity price shocks being the top three challenges for its economy, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

FY25 budget should focus on the right priorities

The national budget of FY2024-25 is set to be announced at a time when Bangladesh’s economy is going through a difficult phase.

May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024

‘Booming’ economy, struggling people

When it comes to the simultaneous existence of growth and crisis, Bangladesh has become a model.

May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024

Economic crisis may deepen in 2026: Debapriya

Bangladesh will face a severe crisis in 2026 as the government has availed a significant amount of loans from foreign lending agencies and local banks which it will have to repay, said Bhattacharya.

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

'Deeper analysis of internal dynamics within supply chains is crucial'

Hossain Zillur Rahman discusses the nuances of inflation in Bangladesh with The Daily Star.

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

What the economy may look like in 2024

The verdict so far is that the year will see slow GDP growth but also experience lower inflation.

September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023

BB plans raft of measures to fight economic crisis

The Bangladesh Bank is going to take a raft of policy measures to tackle inflationary pressure, volatility in the foreign exchange market and growing non-performing loans (NPLs) and give a much-needed boost to the forex reserve.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

Economic crisis in Bangladesh: It all comes down to accountability

When economic conditions are normal, the importance of the protective role of democracy is often not felt.

February 12, 2023
February 12, 2023

Economic crisis sends 43 listed firms, mutual funds into losses

At least 43 listed companies and mutual funds fell to losses in July to December of the ongoing financial year after reporting profits in the identical half a year ago. 

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

Inflation, debt crisis are two major risks for Bangladesh: WEF report 

Bangladesh faces five major risks in the next two years with sustained inflation, debt crises and severe commodity price shocks being the top three challenges for its economy, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

A roller-coaster year comes to an end

Let us forge ahead with the lessons taught by 2022