economic challenges in bangladesh

Economic reform in Bangladesh must go beyond incrementalism

Reform shortfalls in key sectors still undermine Bangladesh's ability to cope with domestic economic challenges as well as external shocks.

100 Days of interim government / Engage private sector more in reforms to energise economy

The government should increase its engagement with the country’s private sector in making policies and decisions amid ongoing reforms, according to prominent business leaders, who cited major challenges such as high inflation, rising interest rates and slowing demand and investment that are now plaguing private businesses.

Economy progresses, challenges emerge as well

Speaking about the future of the economy, he said there is a possibility of Bangladesh transforming into a dynamic developed country on the back of its population’s entrepreneurial spirit.

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.

Oil, sugar price hike yet another shock to the economy

The government must implement economic policies that deal with the ongoing crisis

‘Govt struggling to deal with current challenges for weak fiscal position’

Bangladesh is struggling to find fiscal resources to deal with the current economic challenges mainly due to a weak fiscal situation, said Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

Economic reform in Bangladesh must go beyond incrementalism

Reform shortfalls in key sectors still undermine Bangladesh's ability to cope with domestic economic challenges as well as external shocks.

November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024

Engage private sector more in reforms to energise economy

The government should increase its engagement with the country’s private sector in making policies and decisions amid ongoing reforms, according to prominent business leaders, who cited major challenges such as high inflation, rising interest rates and slowing demand and investment that are now plaguing private businesses.

April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024

Economy progresses, challenges emerge as well

Speaking about the future of the economy, he said there is a possibility of Bangladesh transforming into a dynamic developed country on the back of its population’s entrepreneurial spirit.

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023

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.

November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022

Oil, sugar price hike yet another shock to the economy

The government must implement economic policies that deal with the ongoing crisis

August 11, 2022
August 11, 2022

‘Govt struggling to deal with current challenges for weak fiscal position’

Bangladesh is struggling to find fiscal resources to deal with the current economic challenges mainly due to a weak fiscal situation, said Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).