Bangladesh economy 2024

Systemic failures, rising inequality, and the path to recovery

Until the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024, Bangladesh's economy was heavily shaped by rampant corruption, plundering, and illicit asset transfers.

Record-high remittance a testimony to the patriotic spirit of expatriates

We must reciprocate their contributions and sacrifices

Moving ahead with purpose and optimism in 2025

New year brings new opportunities for Bangladesh

Give returning migrants the help they need

Many are struggling due to trauma and lack of means

How Bangladesh is reviving its macroeconomy

Although the reforms have just started, some positive results are already visible.

People need urgent relief from inflation

Their exhausting wait for subsidised essentials is quite telling

Don’t let the growth slowdown persist

Govt must stabilise the economy, restore business confidence

Reining in the soaring prices of essentials

In a nation where poverty remains a pressing issue, this relentless inflationary trend has thrust countless families to the precipice of financial instability.

A welcome decision to resolve RMG unrest

Cooperative efforts, sound leadership vital going ahead

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

We must be cautious about foreign debts

External debt servicing cost is becoming a growing concern

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

No good news for the unemployed youth

Proposed budget offers no hope or way out for them

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

Doing business should not be so cumbersome

Government should focus on making entrepreneurship easy and hassle-free

May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024

Spending cuts in vital sectors will further hurt people

Allocations for health and education must be improved

May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024

Some much-needed policy changes

Economic reforms should not end here, though

March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024

A wake-up call for sustainable supply chains

How many times have we heard that customers will pay extra for more sustainable—recycled, in this case—products?

January 24, 2024
January 24, 2024

Will easy-money scams continue to haunt us?

Online vigilance a must to protect citizens plagued by poverty and desperation

January 23, 2024
January 23, 2024

Will Ramadan price control measures be effective?

Tough measures needed to keep prices of essentials in check

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

The new cabinet must bring down food prices

PM's call to ministers is a timely one

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

Time to be tough on scam-hit NBFIs

Authorities must improve monitoring to keep the sector in check