What Nepal’s devastating floods teach us about climate vulnerability
Nepal is a natural disaster hotspot, but over the past several years, the scale of damage caused by disasters[…]
New pay scale justified amid inflation, but funding a challenge
If the increase is financed through bank borrowing, money creation or cuts in development spending rather than higher tax[…]
We need energy security, not just a fix for the current crisis
The global economy is facing an energy crisis due to supply disruptions amid the war in West Asia. Since[…]
Six months of BNP rule: Has the economy turned a corner?
It’s been six months since the BNP-led government took office after winning the national election on February 12, right[…]
How Bangladesh can make the most of its South Korea CEPA
Following an intensive negotiating process spanning about a year, Bangladesh and South Korea signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement[…]
The reforms that will shape the true legacy of July uprising
July 2024 is one of the pivotal moments in Bangladesh’s history. What started as a student-led protest demanding reform[…]
World Cup economy and the lessons for a changing world
The recently concluded FIFA World Cup held a global audience for over a month, captivating millions. Despite ongoing geopolitical[…]
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.