A tough fiscal test awaits the next government
The lack of fiscal details is problematic on several fronts. The elected government will face a mounting challenge to[…]
Can we afford such a steep public-sector pay hike?
The Ninth National Pay Commission formed by the interim government recently recommended a salary increase for government employees in[…]
Why investors are still waiting on Bangladesh
Governance gaps and political uncertainty are keeping both local and foreign investors on the sidelines—leaving growth prospects uncertain
What Bangladesh and the Global South face
The Global Risks Report 2026, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), presents some of the stark realities of[…]
Three economic priorities for the upcoming political government
The upcoming parliamentary election, scheduled for February 12, is of exceptional political and economic significance for Bangladesh. For many[…]
Khaleda Zia’s economic legacy, lessons, and the road ahead
Over the 55 years since Bangladesh's independence, the processes of state-building, political transformation, and economic reconstruction have unfolded in[…]
Bangladesh economy in 2025 and expectations for 2026
When the interim government formed following the July 2024 uprising, macroeconomic stability was weak, with several major economic indicators[…]
Unchecked violence casts a shadow on our economy
The recent wave of violence has revealed a deeply worrying trend in public life. Following the announcement of the[…]
Victory Day and the republic we owe ourselves
December 16 returns each year as a solemn river of memory, carrying the sound of marching feet across muddy[…]
How to bridge education and employment in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's inability to create adequate opportunities for its young population has moved far beyond an economic concern. It represents[…]