We must adapt to the changing rules of global trade and development
15 July 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Bangladesh must prepare for the new era of development finance
8 July 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
From ambition to execution: The real test of the FY2026-27 budget
29 June 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
A budget built on recovery and reform, but can it deliver?
12 June 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
What the FY2027 budget must prioritise
2 June 2026, 09:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Fitch’s negative outlook and how we can navigate the storm ahead
19 May 2026, 09:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Advancing Bangladesh’s energy sovereignty for a resilient future
5 May 2026, 09:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Energy crisis demands strict budget discipline now
29 April 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
IMF-World Bank Spring meetings 2026 reveal limits of multilateralism in turbulent times
21 April 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation
14 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
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
Should the BRICS exclusion disappoint Bangladesh?
Bangladesh’s interest in BRICS arises from various factors.
29 August 2023, 02:00 AM
The new tariff policy may help increase competitiveness
It may be considered a step towards Bangladesh’s attempt to diversify exports, attract foreign investment, sign free trade agreements, and ultimately enhance economic progress.
22 August 2023, 14:00 PM
Stability without democracy can't sustain growth
Ironically, under the shadow of stability, the quality of economics and politics has been compromised
18 July 2023, 02:00 AM
Will it do more harm than good?
It seems there exists a nexus among the policymakers, bank directors, and defaulters which facilitates the process of swindling depositors’ money.
10 July 2023, 17:00 PM
New monetary policy will be less effective against inflation
The lack of coherence between the fiscal and monetary policy stances will make the monetary policy less effective in controlling inflation.
3 July 2023, 17:00 PM
Cause for frustration for common people
There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.
1 June 2023, 17:00 PM
The untapped potential of Bangladesh-Japan trade
Over the last five decades, the relationship between Bangladesh and Japan has flourished and evolved into a mutually beneficial and symbiotic partnership, bringing about positive outcomes for both countries.
22 May 2023, 02:00 AM