The upcoming budget should deliver economic stability
As Bangladesh approaches the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, the country stands at a critical juncture. The interim government is[…]
What 2025 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings means for the Global South
The Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) on April 21-26, 2025[…]
Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) recently announced a 33 percent increase in gas prices for new industrial and[…]
How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
The United States government’s decision on reciprocal tariffs has sent shockwaves through financial markets and reverberated through economies worldwide.
A quick look on Bangladesh health budget
Health spending has become a vital area of public investment regardless of a nation’s economic standing. The United Nations’[…]
Current macroeconomic realities & challenges
The national budget for fiscal year 2025-26 (FY2026) holds significant importance as it is being formulated by the interim[…]
The ongoing struggle for women’s safety
In Bangladesh, this year's International Women's Day saw protests and marches by people from all walks of life across[…]
Geopolitical tensions: Impact on climate-vulnerable nations
Climate change has become intricately linked to geopolitics as the world grapples with rising temperatures, severe weather events, and[…]
Urgent fix needed for economic woes
Senior economist and Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue, Dr. Fahmida Khatun, discusses the economic woes inherited[…]
Why do we need so many universities?
Despite having 171 universities, higher education in Bangladesh faces several challenges as the quality of education in many of[…]