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[…]
COP30 brings both hope and letdowns for vulnerable countries
The UN Climate Conference COP30, held from November 10-21 in Belém, Brazil, concluded with a mix of hope and
Can COP30 deliver on climate promises?
Global attention has currently turned to Belém, one of the gateways to the Brazilian Amazon, where the climate community[…]
Bangladesh Bank’s autonomy is key to economic stability
Unfortunately, in Bangladesh, successive governments have undermined the autonomy of the Bangladesh Bank (BB), established under the Bangladesh Bank[…]