IMF-World Bank Spring meetings 2026 reveal limits of multilateralism in turbulent times
The 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group took place from April 13[…]
Bangladesh must balance stabilisation and reform
Bangladesh is set to graduate from least developed country status in November 2026. Yet low growth and high inflation[…]
Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation
Unless the government’s request for deferment is granted, Bangladesh is set to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC)[…]
How Bangladesh can manage fuel shocks for economic stability
Bangladesh faces a fuel crisis worsened by global tensions, supply disruptions, and panic buying, even after rationing was lifted[…]
Why Bangladesh needs a balanced energy security strategy
The global energy market is again in turmoil, this time because of the US-Israel war in Iran. The Middle[…]
Symbolic progress can only take women’s empowerment so far
Observed for over a century, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is more than just a celebration; it is about[…]
Bangladesh Bank’s independence and the politics of transition
The recent change in the position of Bangladesh Bank governor has sparked much debate across the country. Many expected[…]
Mansur’s decisions might have been unpopular, but were necessary
In reality, whenever a political government assumes office in any country, it is quite common for them to[…]
LDC graduation: What needs to be done after applying for an extension
The question of delaying Bangladesh's graduation from the list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has come up again immediately[…]
Deferring Bangladesh’s LDC graduation and the road ahead
The question of deferring Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status has predictably resurfaced following the formation[…]