We must adapt to the changing rules of global trade and development
The global trading system has been experiencing significant transformation since the World Trade Organization (WTO) was created in 1995.[…]
Bangladesh must prepare for the new era of development finance
For more than seven decades, multilateral development finance has driven global development by improving a number of indicators. For[…]
From ambition to execution: The real test of the FY2026-27 budget
The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 provides an indication of the newly elected government’s economic philosophy and development priorities.
Greening Bangladesh’s Garment Industry and Exploring Pathways Towards a Sustainable Transition
By combining appropriate policy support, financial innovation, and stakeholder collaboration, Bangladesh has the potential to turn its leading industry[…]
What the FY2027 budget must prioritise
The finance minister is set to present his government’s first national budget on June 11. Expectations are high—and for[…]
Fitch’s negative outlook and how we can navigate the storm ahead
Recently, Fitch Ratings observed that Bangladesh’s economic risks have increased, prompting a downgrade of the country’s sovereign outlook from[…]
Advancing Bangladesh’s energy sovereignty for a resilient future
Energy is no longer merely a sectoral concern. It is now at the core of macroeconomic stability, fiscal sustainability,[…]
Energy crisis demands strict budget discipline now
The ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran have again exposed how vulnerable the international energy markets[…]
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[…]