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 deeply interconnected ways.
6 January 2026, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh economy in 2025 and expectations for 2026
The outlook for FY2026 indicates a modest recovery, although some risks remain.
31 December 2025, 02:00 AM
Unchecked violence casts a shadow on our economy
The recent wave of violence has revealed a deeply worrying trend in public life.
23 December 2025, 02:00 AM
Victory Day and the republic we owe ourselves
The erosion of democracy became most pronounced between 2014 and 2024.
16 December 2025, 03:00 AM
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.
10 December 2025, 02:00 AM
COP30 brings both hope and letdowns for vulnerable countries
COP30 could not deliver concrete actions to phase out fossil fuels and advance climate finance, but some new opportunities were created for vulnerable countries.
4 December 2025, 02:00 AM
Global South to write 21st century's growth story
As the impacts of climate change become more severe with deadly heatwaves, eroding coastlines, rising food prices, and increasing social and economic instability, affected countries, particularly poor ones, are getting concerned about having to slow their development while addressing climate change.
25 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Opinion / It is time Bangladesh pursued inclusive growth
Emerging from the ruins of the war of independence in 1971 with a devastated economy, Bangladesh has gradually transformed into a vibrant lower-middle-income country.
18 November 2025, 02:00 AM
A year after the uprising, economic reform is yet to pick up
The government is still struggling to translate ideas into credible practice.
5 August 2025, 02:00 AM
A conservative budget for FY2026
Here’s to hoping that the interim government initiates targeted and critical reforms in FY2026 to improve budget implementation
3 June 2025, 02:00 AM
How the FY2026 budget can make a difference amid challenges
The FY2026 budget must be more than a mere fiscal statement.
27 May 2025, 02:00 AM
The bold move to a flexible exchange rate regime
With the central bank agreeing to go for a flexible exchange rate, the IMF will disburse the fourth and fifth instalments in June this year.
19 May 2025, 02:00 AM
The upcoming budget should deliver economic stability
Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.
13 May 2025, 02:00 AM
What 2025 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings means for the Global South
The Spring Meetings indicate that the IMF and World Bank are at a crossroads.
5 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices
From the perspective of attracting FDI, the gas price hike poses a significant challenge.
22 April 2025, 02:00 AM
How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.
16 April 2025, 02:00 AM
The ongoing struggle for women’s safety
The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.
11 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Geopolitical tensions: Impact on climate-vulnerable nations
Climate change efforts often face resistance from political leaders who focus more on issues like job creation, energy independence, and security.
4 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Why do we need so many universities?
Merely converting colleges that lack high education quality into universities will not resolve issues in the education sector.
11 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Trump’s tariff shockwaves and implications for Bangladesh
The imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump is a departure from traditional free trade principles promoted by the World Trade Organization.
4 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials
Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.
28 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Current dynamics of the economy, reform and elections
While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.
21 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Raising VAT and shrinking social protection are unwise moves
These changes in the middle of the fiscal year are unexpected and unwanted as the economy faces significant challenges.
13 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Lessons from 2024 and prospects for 2025
The budget for FY2025-26 will be challenging.
1 January 2025, 02:00 AM
CPD’s 30-year journey: A testament to growth and resilience
CPD’s overarching objective is to contribute to good governance by promoting accountability and transparency and ensuring equitable development.
1 December 2024, 11:00 AM
What to expect at COP29?
It is expected that the NCQG will establish a comprehensive definition of climate finance, promoting consistency and transparency in climate finance reporting.
5 November 2024, 09:44 AM
12 steps to tame inflation and stabilise the market
There are 12 issues that policymakers should consider for short- and medium-term action on inflation.
29 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh’s quest for a corruption-free tomorrow
Corruption manifests in various forms—such as bribery, favouritism, and embezzlement—and is experienced firsthand by ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and investors.
22 October 2024, 07:00 AM