Bangladesh economy 2025

Inflation and inequality fuelling a geography of despair in Bangladesh

An economy cannot thrive on the optimism of a few while the majority remain weighed down by despair.

Can monetary policy rescue the economy?

The question remains whether this policy can rescue the economy from the doldrums and place it firmly on the path of vibrancy.

Trafficking survivors deserve justice and protection

Authorities must bring human traffickers to book

Time is running out for a deal with the US

Govt should have been better prepared and more proactive

Bangladesh’s development model is failing its people

True progress is not measured by GDP alone, but by how fairly growth benefits are shared.

New US tariff a fresh blow to our exports

Dhaka must intensify negotiations while working on long-term resilience

Banking reform roadmap is a welcome step, but success depends on implementation

Govt must get all stakeholders on board to ensure full implementation

Govt must act proactively to address business concerns

Bangladesh's business climate is being weighed down by a pervasive sense of uncertainty

Looking back on the investment summit: Big promises, fragile realities

It remains unclear if the summit’s promises will bring real change, and consequently greater investments, or simply fade away like many before them

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

Banking reform roadmap is a welcome step, but success depends on implementation

Govt must get all stakeholders on board to ensure full implementation

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

Govt must act proactively to address business concerns

Bangladesh's business climate is being weighed down by a pervasive sense of uncertainty

June 8, 2025
June 8, 2025

Looking back on the investment summit: Big promises, fragile realities

It remains unclear if the summit’s promises will bring real change, and consequently greater investments, or simply fade away like many before them

June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025

Health and education sectors need greater budgetary attention

Proposed budget for FY2025-26 does not reflect government’s stated priorities

June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025

A transitional budget for troubled times

Govt signals people-centric priorities but faces tough trade-offs

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

The upcoming budget should deliver economic stability

Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.

May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025

Let this budget mark a break from the past

Strengthen budget transparency to build public confidence

May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025

Don’t leave returnee female migrants behind

Their rights must be protected both at home and abroad

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025

Keep a close eye on banks’ health

Rising capital shortfall not a good sign

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

Migrants' lives matter more than their remittances

Ensure safe recruitment, working conditions for migrant workers