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
CPD’s 30-year journey: A testament to growth and resilience
CPD’s overarching objective is to contribute to good governance by promoting accountability and transparency and ensuring equitable development.
1 December 2024, 11:00 AM
What to expect at COP29?
It is expected that the NCQG will establish a comprehensive definition of climate finance, promoting consistency and transparency in climate finance reporting.
5 November 2024, 09:44 AM
12 steps to tame inflation and stabilise the market
There are 12 issues that policymakers should consider for short- and medium-term action on inflation.
29 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh’s quest for a corruption-free tomorrow
Corruption manifests in various forms—such as bribery, favouritism, and embezzlement—and is experienced firsthand by ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and investors.
22 October 2024, 07:00 AM
SDGs at a crossroads: Can the world meet its targets?
Least developed countries (LDCs) and low-income countries face unique challenges in pursuing the SDGs.
23 September 2024, 03:00 AM
Stabilising prices is the immediate priority
Inflationary pressure is being felt severely in the face of wage growth declines.
27 August 2024, 02:00 AM
Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector
It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.
19 August 2024, 13:00 PM
Bangladesh’s growth story lacks justice and humanity
The problems are economic, social and political in nature.
4 August 2024, 02:00 AM
How a flawed data ecosystem can distort economic reality
The mismatch of export data raises a fundamental question about the precision of economic reporting and its ramifications for Bangladesh's economy.
9 July 2024, 02:00 AM
What’s in the new budget?
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
6 June 2024, 19:00 PM
All that is wrong with the proposed bank mergers
Mergers cannot be based on the arbitrary decisions of authorities. This amounts to an imposition of the liability of poor banks on well performing banks.
21 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Implications of recent central bank policy measures
Due to lack of coordinated and coherent measures, inflation continues to rise, notwithstanding the abolition of the interest rate cap since July 2023.
14 May 2024, 01:00 AM
How the FY2025 budget can address our economic challenges
The upcoming budget should adopt a balanced approach to address economic slowdown and inflationary pressure.
7 May 2024, 02:00 AM
How do we protect the worst victims of inflation?
The reason for continued high consumer prices in the country despite prices dropping in the international market is a combination of policy and institutional failure.
30 April 2024, 02:00 AM
How can Bangladesh manage its external debt?
The mounting debt servicing obligations also threaten to exacerbate the strain on the country’s low foreign exchange reserves.
27 March 2024, 02:00 AM
Why is WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference important for Bangladesh?
It is especially important now as Bangladesh is set to graduate from its LDC status and become a developing country by 2026.
12 March 2024, 01:00 AM
Time for exporters to shed the cocoon of cash incentives
In light of the upcoming LDC graduation, exporters need to proactively prepare for changes.
13 February 2024, 02:00 AM
The biggest risks facing our world in 2024
The findings of the WEF’s latest Global Risks Report are quite relevant to Bangladesh
16 January 2024, 01:00 AM
What to expect from Bangladesh economy in 2024
The year 2023 was indeed one of the most difficult ones in the recent history of Bangladesh in terms of economic performance.
1 January 2024, 02:02 AM
What's stopping RMG workers from getting higher wages?
Unless a holistic approach is taken, the sector will continue to fall short of international standards.
20 November 2023, 00:00 AM