Deferring Bangladesh’s LDC graduation and the road ahead
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Opinion
What BNP should keep in mind as it assumes power
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Can election manifestos deliver on economic pledges?
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Opinion / A tough fiscal test awaits the next government
3 February 2026, 00:28 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Opinion / Can we afford such a steep public-sector pay hike?
26 January 2026, 23:57 PM
MACRO MIRROR
Global risks in 2026 / What Bangladesh and the Global South face
21 January 2026, 11:30 AM
Opinion / Three economic priorities for the upcoming political government
13 January 2026, 09:00 AM
Khaleda Zia’s economic legacy, lessons, and the road ahead
6 January 2026, 02:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Bangladesh economy in 2025 and expectations for 2026
31 December 2025, 02:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Unchecked violence casts a shadow on our economy
23 December 2025, 02:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
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
How the FY2026 budget can make a difference amid challenges
The FY2026 budget must be more than a mere fiscal statement.
27 May 2025, 02:00 AM
The bold move to a flexible exchange rate regime
With the central bank agreeing to go for a flexible exchange rate, the IMF will disburse the fourth and fifth instalments in June this year.
19 May 2025, 02:00 AM
The upcoming budget should deliver economic stability
Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.
13 May 2025, 02:00 AM
What 2025 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings means for the Global South
The Spring Meetings indicate that the IMF and World Bank are at a crossroads.
5 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices
From the perspective of attracting FDI, the gas price hike poses a significant challenge.
22 April 2025, 02:00 AM
How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.
16 April 2025, 02:00 AM
The ongoing struggle for women’s safety
The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.
11 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Why do we need so many universities?
Merely converting colleges that lack high education quality into universities will not resolve issues in the education sector.
11 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Trump’s tariff shockwaves and implications for Bangladesh
The imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump is a departure from traditional free trade principles promoted by the World Trade Organization.
4 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials
Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.
28 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Current dynamics of the economy, reform and elections
While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.
21 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Raising VAT and shrinking social protection are unwise moves
These changes in the middle of the fiscal year are unexpected and unwanted as the economy faces significant challenges.
13 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Lessons from 2024 and prospects for 2025
The budget for FY2025-26 will be challenging.
1 January 2025, 02:00 AM