Economy

What lies ahead for Bangladesh’s economy?

To overcome the economic crisis, no doubt, the country needs strong economic leadership, backed by strong political will.

Economy hangs in the balance as Awami League hangs on to power

Despite decades of sustained GDP growth and improvements in social indicators, Bangladesh’s economy is now on a fragile footing.

Rising wealth disparity, graft stand in the way of inclusive economy

The biggest challenges an inclusive economy is the growing disparity between the rich and the poor, according to economists

The most 'memorable' comments of 2023

Throughout 2023, we have had the "privilege" of hearing a series of controversial comments from our public figures, mainly politicians.

Trust deficit hampering South Asian integration

Leaders must work together to ensure greater cohesion

Nearly 8 lakh graduates unemployed

Bangladesh has nearly 8 lakh graduates who were unemployed in 2022, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

PROJECT SYNDICATE / Fixing global economic governance

Rarely have the shortcomings of world leaders and existing institutional arrangements been so glaringly obvious.

Lower interest, investment income drives IPDC's profit down

IPDC Finance Limited, one of the leading private sector financial institutions, said its profit plunged by 70 percent year-on-year in the nine months to September of 2023.

Perennial financial insolvency of small enterprises: reasons and remedies

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) perform essential economic functions as major drivers of economic growth and social progress in Bangladesh as in other countries.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

What lies ahead for Bangladesh’s economy?

To overcome the economic crisis, no doubt, the country needs strong economic leadership, backed by strong political will.

January 6, 2024
January 6, 2024

Economy hangs in the balance as Awami League hangs on to power

Despite decades of sustained GDP growth and improvements in social indicators, Bangladesh’s economy is now on a fragile footing.

December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023

Rising wealth disparity, graft stand in the way of inclusive economy

The biggest challenges an inclusive economy is the growing disparity between the rich and the poor, according to economists

December 30, 2023
December 30, 2023

The most 'memorable' comments of 2023

Throughout 2023, we have had the "privilege" of hearing a series of controversial comments from our public figures, mainly politicians.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

Trust deficit hampering South Asian integration

Leaders must work together to ensure greater cohesion

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

Nearly 8 lakh graduates unemployed

Bangladesh has nearly 8 lakh graduates who were unemployed in 2022, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

Fixing global economic governance

Rarely have the shortcomings of world leaders and existing institutional arrangements been so glaringly obvious.

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

Lower interest, investment income drives IPDC's profit down

IPDC Finance Limited, one of the leading private sector financial institutions, said its profit plunged by 70 percent year-on-year in the nine months to September of 2023.

October 2, 2023
October 2, 2023

Perennial financial insolvency of small enterprises: reasons and remedies

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) perform essential economic functions as major drivers of economic growth and social progress in Bangladesh as in other countries.

September 30, 2023
September 30, 2023

What could break under higher-for-longer interest rates?

As the final stretch of the year approaches, there's relief in markets that the sharpest global monetary tightening cycle in decades is finally nearing an end.

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