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[…]
What BNP should keep in mind as it assumes power
BNP rightly deserves our congratulations for winning a decisive victory in the 13th parliamentary election. This outcome reflects an[…]
Can election manifestos deliver on economic pledges?
For a long time, manifestos have held little significance in Bangladesh’s political culture. Parties often forgot about them once[…]