World Bank report on Bangladesh's investment prospects should be taken seriously
Since taking oath in January, US President Donald Trump has made raising tariffs on foreign goods a cornerstone of his foreign policy.
Rising prices hurt the poor, forcing cuts to necessities and increasing poverty in Bangladesh.
CPD’s emphasis on macroeconomic stability amid LDC graduation concerns
Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.
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.
Govt must rein in inflation, adopt more business-friendly policies
While stabilising the economy is a priority, the roots of Bangladesh’s recent turmoil lie in a crisis of governance.
This growth was largely supported by a 30 percent year-on-year surge in imports in December 2024.
World Bank report on Bangladesh's investment prospects should be taken seriously
Since taking oath in January, US President Donald Trump has made raising tariffs on foreign goods a cornerstone of his foreign policy.
Rising prices hurt the poor, forcing cuts to necessities and increasing poverty in Bangladesh.
CPD’s emphasis on macroeconomic stability amid LDC graduation concerns
Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.
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.
Govt must rein in inflation, adopt more business-friendly policies
While stabilising the economy is a priority, the roots of Bangladesh’s recent turmoil lie in a crisis of governance.
This growth was largely supported by a 30 percent year-on-year surge in imports in December 2024.
The finance ministry is likely to project that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) will surpass the $500-billion mark for the first time in the upcoming fiscal year (FY), anticipating an economic rebound in FY 2025-26.
