Addressing the key challenges of inflation, banking, external sector & capital market
Inflation currently poses a major challenge to Bangladesh's economy. In FY2025, inflation surged to 9.94 per cent, the highest[…]
Power and energy crisis in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is currently facing one of the most disruptive energy crises in recent months. Extended load shedding, acute gas[…]
Enhancing the value for money is key
As the current fiscal year draws to a close in June 2025, the interim government is set to present[…]
চ্যালেঞ্জের সময় বাজেট কী ভূমিকা রাখতে পারে
বাংলাদেশের ২০২৫-২৬ অর্থবছরের জাতীয় বাজেট ২ জুন প্রকাশিত হবে। এই বাজেট এমন এক সময়ে আসছে, যখন দেশের অর্থনীতি এক[…]
How the FY2026 budget can make a difference amid challenges
The national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, set to be published on June 2, comes at a critical[…]
The bold move to a flexible exchange rate regime
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has recently announced a shift to a flexible exchange rate system after a long period[…]
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.