Bangladesh economy

BB eyes rate cut to 7% if inflation slows to 5% by March

The Bangladesh Bank will consider slashing the policy rate to 7 percent by March, provided that rampant inflation, which has hovered above 9 percent for nearly two years, eases to 5 percent by then, Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.

How agro-processing can secure Bangladesh’s export resilience

Bangladesh's agro-processed exports are already rising.

Let’s invest to compete globally

We have the potential to be a globally competitive country politically and economically.

'Bangladesh feels like South Korea of the 80s'

Giordano Korea CEO sees ‘familiar signs of promise’ as he plans a factory in economic zone

Sectoral reforms vital to spur business growth

World Bank report on Bangladesh's investment prospects should be taken seriously

Trump's tariff war: How Bangladesh can mitigate its economic impact

Since taking oath in January, US President Donald Trump has made raising tariffs on foreign goods a cornerstone of his foreign policy.

Taming inflation in Bangladesh

Rising prices hurt the poor, forcing cuts to necessities and increasing poverty in Bangladesh.

Prudent budget planning is essential

CPD’s emphasis on macroeconomic stability amid LDC graduation concerns

Bangladesh’s economic resilience is being tested

Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.

May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025

BB eyes rate cut to 7% if inflation slows to 5% by March

The Bangladesh Bank will consider slashing the policy rate to 7 percent by March, provided that rampant inflation, which has hovered above 9 percent for nearly two years, eases to 5 percent by then, Governor Ahsan H Mansur said yesterday.

May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025

How agro-processing can secure Bangladesh’s export resilience

Bangladesh's agro-processed exports are already rising.

April 23, 2025
April 23, 2025

Let’s invest to compete globally

We have the potential to be a globally competitive country politically and economically.

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

'Bangladesh feels like South Korea of the 80s'

Giordano Korea CEO sees ‘familiar signs of promise’ as he plans a factory in economic zone

April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

Sectoral reforms vital to spur business growth

World Bank report on Bangladesh's investment prospects should be taken seriously

April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025

Trump's tariff war: How Bangladesh can mitigate its economic impact

Since taking oath in January, US President Donald Trump has made raising tariffs on foreign goods a cornerstone of his foreign policy.

March 22, 2025
March 22, 2025

Taming inflation in Bangladesh

Rising prices hurt the poor, forcing cuts to necessities and increasing poverty in Bangladesh.

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Prudent budget planning is essential

CPD’s emphasis on macroeconomic stability amid LDC graduation concerns

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

Bangladesh’s economic resilience is being tested

Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.

February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025

Economy shows signs of recovery but faces substantial hurdles

Bangladesh’s economy exhibited a gradual recovery in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, but it faces substantial hurdles, including inflationary pressures, a shortfall in revenue collection, slow public spending, diminished job opportunities and a sluggish investment climate.