MACRO MIRROR

MACRO MIRROR

Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices

From the perspective of attracting FDI, the gas price hike poses a significant challenge.

15h ago

How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.

6d ago

Opinion / The ongoing struggle for women’s safety

The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.

1m ago

Opinion / 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.

2m ago

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.

2m ago

Opinion / Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials

Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.

2m ago

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.

3m ago

Opinion / 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.

3m ago

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.

1y ago

Stability without democracy can't sustain growth

Ironically, under the shadow of stability, the quality of economics and politics has been compromised

1y ago

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.

1y ago

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.

1y ago

Cause for frustration for common people

There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.

1y ago

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.

1y ago

What Bangladesh's new budget should offer to common people

The upcoming budget poses significant challenges – arguably the most challenging in recent times – for economic policymaking in Bangladesh.

1y ago

Ajay Banga’s plateful of challenges

One of the first things Banga would have to tackle is reforming and modernising the institution, something that stakeholders have asked for across sectors.

1y ago

Why low global prices don't reach Bangladeshi consumers

High commodity prices in the global market are often used as an excuse to justify price hikes in the domestic market, even if there is no direct correlation

2y ago

Navigating sky-high prices in Ramadan

Arresting high prices requires more focused and extensive actions by the government.

2y ago