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
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 has gathered for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
12 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh Bank’s autonomy is key to economic stability
In Bangladesh, successive governments have undermined the autonomy of the Bangladesh Bank.
4 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Why the 2025 Nobel prize in economics matters for us
When automation and artificial intelligence are transforming economies, the Nobel laureates’ work offers caution and hope.
15 October 2025, 02:00 AM
NDC 3.0 submission / Bangladesh raises the bar in global climate commitment
Bangladesh pledges to reduce emissions from energy sources by 26.46 percent by 2035.
7 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Opinion / The promises and perils of a bank merger
Optimism regarding the merger of five struggling banks must be weighed against significant challenges.
30 September 2025, 02:00 AM
Just transition is key to Bangladesh's pledge to cut emissions
A fair transition would ensure that climate action benefits are broadly shared.
23 September 2025, 02:00 AM
Better alignment of trade and climate policies is crucial
Following the conclusion of the high-level 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the world is set to observe another international conference at the ministerial level.
21 November 2021, 18:00 PM
The real victims of fuel price hikes are end consumers
The announcement of fuel price hike, made on November 3 by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, could not have come at a worse time.
7 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Four areas to focus on for post-Covid economic recovery
While more than seven billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered around the world—albeit almost 70 percent in developed countries and only two percent in low-income countries—the global economy is expected to see a strong recovery in 2021.
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Better strategy for climate finance is key to COP26 success
It is now well-recognised that the impacts of climate change will have significant economic costs in climate vulnerable countries.
24 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Ending poverty depends on how we value people and the planet
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is an opportunity to not only acknowledge the difficulties the poor face worldwide but also to make the concerns on poverty heard by all, particularly the policymakers.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM
A case for green transition in our apparel sector
In today’s world, business is not only about profit, employment, income, and growth. Hence, it is not only about economic sustainability—it is also about social and environmental sustainability.
10 October 2021, 18:00 PM
What is at stake for Bangladesh at COP26?
The most important climate talk at the highest political level—since the Paris climate conference in 2015—is set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland this year, from October 31 to November 12.
3 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Building a healthy e-commerce sector needs strong actions
The recent crisis that has been created in the emerging e-commerce sector of Bangladesh is another example of financial fraudulence in the country.
26 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Why accountability of civil society groups is equally important
A few years back, a reputed non-governmental think tank in Europe saw its sad demise after more than two decades of operation.
8 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Monetary policy during the pandemic
The world is passing through unusual times, with the Covid-19 pandemic forcing countries to adopt policies which would otherwise not be adopted.
1 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Addressing the accountability challenge of e-commerce
In recent years, Bangladesh has seen a rise in electronic commerce along with other countries around the world.
25 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Collaborative approach needed for a compliant apparel sector
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, global brands and buyers had either cancelled or postponed imports of apparel from Bangladesh. Later, towards August and September 2020,
18 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Can patent waiver for Covid-19 treatment bring vaccine equity?
The inequality in accessing vaccines to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic is growing.
11 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Longer TRIPS transition period for LDCs overlooks post-graduation challenges
On June 29, members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) extended the deadline for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to protect intellectual property under the WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) until July 1, 2034.
4 July 2021, 18:00 PM
Managing environmental resources for green growth in Bangladesh
The current pattern of global economic development is unsustainable. It is based on the extraction of natural resources and use of a carbon-intensive production and consumption system to produce goods and services for the economy.
27 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Accountability in utilising resources is crucial for higher revenue mobilisation
The unreal target for revenue mobilisation has made the target numbers provided in the national budget unreliable and less authentic. For several years,
20 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Recovery from the pandemic will depend on data-driven policy-making
The finance minister has recently rejected the survey findings of multiple organisations on the number of “new poor” created due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
13 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Budget FY2022 addresses pandemic priorities only partially
In the year of Bangladesh’s golden jubilee, the finance minister has presented the 50th budget of Bangladesh for fiscal year (FY) 2022.
5 June 2021, 18:00 PM
Expectations for the health sector in a pandemic budget
Public health has never been a priority sector for the government of Bangladesh when it comes to budget allocation.
30 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Social safety net budget deserves higher share
The need for higher allocation for the social safety net programmes (SSNPs) has never been felt so badly than during the ongoing pandemic.
23 May 2021, 18:00 PM