Khaleda Zia’s economic legacy, lessons, and the road ahead

Over the 55 years since Bangladesh's independence, the processes of state-building, political transformation, and economic reconstruction have unfolded in deeply interconnected ways.
6 January 2026, 02:00 AM

Bangladesh economy in 2025 and expectations for 2026

The outlook for FY2026 indicates a modest recovery, although some risks remain.
31 December 2025, 02:00 AM

Unchecked violence casts a shadow on our economy

The recent wave of violence has revealed a deeply worrying trend in public life.
23 December 2025, 02:00 AM

Victory Day and the republic we owe ourselves

The erosion of democracy became most pronounced between 2014 and 2024.
16 December 2025, 03:00 AM

How to bridge education and employment in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's inability to create adequate opportunities for its young population has moved far beyond an economic concern.
10 December 2025, 02:00 AM

COP30 brings both hope and letdowns for vulnerable countries

COP30 could not deliver concrete actions to phase out fossil fuels and advance climate finance, but some new opportunities were created for vulnerable countries.
4 December 2025, 02:00 AM

Can COP30 deliver on climate promises?

Global attention has currently turned to Belém, one of the gateways to the Brazilian Amazon, where the climate community has gathered for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
12 November 2025, 02:00 AM

Bangladesh Bank’s autonomy is key to economic stability

In Bangladesh, successive governments have undermined the autonomy of the Bangladesh Bank.
4 November 2025, 02:00 AM

Why the 2025 Nobel prize in economics matters for us

When automation and artificial intelligence are transforming economies, the Nobel laureates’ work offers caution and hope.
15 October 2025, 02:00 AM

Bangladesh raises the bar in global climate commitment

Bangladesh pledges to reduce emissions from energy sources by 26.46 percent by 2035.
7 October 2025, 02:00 AM

The promises and perils of a bank merger

Optimism regarding the merger of five struggling banks must be weighed against significant challenges.
30 September 2025, 02:00 AM

Just transition is key to Bangladesh's pledge to cut emissions

A fair transition would ensure that climate action benefits are broadly shared.
23 September 2025, 02:00 AM

Lessons from Bangladesh and Nepal’s youth uprisings

Nepal's recent political development reflects a broader political pattern in South Asia.
16 September 2025, 02:00 AM

Managing our external debt needs a balanced strategy

Bangladesh's steadily rising debt levels are becoming a pressing issue.
9 September 2025, 02:00 AM

A stronger, fairer tax system is the need of the hour

A fairer, more efficient and more progressive tax system is the foundation of democratic governance.
2 September 2025, 02:00 AM

How to stay resilient when trade slows and aid shrinks

LDCs must prepare for a more uncertain world trade and development finance era.
26 August 2025, 02:00 AM

Bangladesh's decision on LDC graduation deferral needs careful assessment

Short-term image building rather than long-term readiness drove the eagerness to graduate.
19 August 2025, 02:00 AM

Scaling climate and development finance for the Global South

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development offers cautious optimism.
12 August 2025, 02:00 AM

A year after the uprising, economic reform is yet to pick up

The government is still struggling to translate ideas into credible practice.
5 August 2025, 02:00 AM

A conservative budget for FY2026

Here’s to hoping that the interim government initiates targeted and critical reforms in FY2026 to improve budget implementation
3 June 2025, 02:00 AM