Bangladesh Bank’s independence and the politics of transition
3 March 2026, 00:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Deferring Bangladesh’s LDC graduation and the road ahead
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Opinion
What BNP should keep in mind as it assumes power
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Can election manifestos deliver on economic pledges?
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Opinion / A tough fiscal test awaits the next government
3 February 2026, 00:28 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Opinion / Can we afford such a steep public-sector pay hike?
26 January 2026, 23:57 PM
MACRO MIRROR
Global risks in 2026 / What Bangladesh and the Global South face
21 January 2026, 11:30 AM
Opinion / Three economic priorities for the upcoming political government
13 January 2026, 09:00 AM
Khaleda Zia’s economic legacy, lessons, and the road ahead
6 January 2026, 02:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Bangladesh economy in 2025 and expectations for 2026
31 December 2025, 02:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
What's stopping RMG workers from getting higher wages?
Unless a holistic approach is taken, the sector will continue to fall short of international standards.
20 November 2023, 00:00 AM
Should the BRICS exclusion disappoint Bangladesh?
Bangladesh’s interest in BRICS arises from various factors.
29 August 2023, 02:00 AM
The new tariff policy may help increase competitiveness
It may be considered a step towards Bangladesh’s attempt to diversify exports, attract foreign investment, sign free trade agreements, and ultimately enhance economic progress.
22 August 2023, 14:00 PM
Stability without democracy can't sustain growth
Ironically, under the shadow of stability, the quality of economics and politics has been compromised
18 July 2023, 02:00 AM
Will it do more harm than good?
It seems there exists a nexus among the policymakers, bank directors, and defaulters which facilitates the process of swindling depositors’ money.
10 July 2023, 17:00 PM
New monetary policy will be less effective against inflation
The lack of coherence between the fiscal and monetary policy stances will make the monetary policy less effective in controlling inflation.
3 July 2023, 17:00 PM
Cause for frustration for common people
There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.
1 June 2023, 17:00 PM
The untapped potential of Bangladesh-Japan trade
Over the last five decades, the relationship between Bangladesh and Japan has flourished and evolved into a mutually beneficial and symbiotic partnership, bringing about positive outcomes for both countries.
22 May 2023, 02:00 AM
What Bangladesh's new budget should offer to common people
The upcoming budget poses significant challenges – arguably the most challenging in recent times – for economic policymaking in Bangladesh.
15 May 2023, 16:10 PM
Ajay Banga’s plateful of challenges
One of the first things Banga would have to tackle is reforming and modernising the institution, something that stakeholders have asked for across sectors.
7 May 2023, 16:00 PM
Why low global prices don't reach Bangladeshi consumers
High commodity prices in the global market are often used as an excuse to justify price hikes in the domestic market, even if there is no direct correlation
26 March 2023, 17:00 PM
Navigating sky-high prices in Ramadan
Arresting high prices requires more focused and extensive actions by the government.
19 March 2023, 15:00 PM
Invest more to accelerate gender equality
Achieving gender equality requires collective effort from all members of society.
8 March 2023, 13:00 PM
Why do Bangladeshi youth want to leave the country?
To retain the talents within the country and bring back migrated professionals, we need better opportunities.
19 February 2023, 15:00 PM
For a smart Bangladesh, we need smart workers
Our education system does not equip students with the necessary skills for the job market.
12 February 2023, 16:00 PM
For a better fiscal space, we need efficient tax system
Improving our revenue generation will require several measures, both technical and non-technical.
6 February 2023, 02:00 AM
How do we cope with high energy prices?
Consumers in Bangladesh are at the mercy of policymakers
30 January 2023, 06:29 AM
Overcoming looming economic challenges in 2023
The core problems of our economy are rooted in the very nature of the country’s governance, which has long been neglected.
9 January 2023, 17:41 PM
The never-ending crisis in our banking sector
Bangladesh Bank, which is supposed to oversee the governance of the country’s financial institutions, has rather supported these irregular activities through its policies and actions.
12 December 2022, 15:00 PM
Loan defaulters are putting the banking sector at risk
Despite economic progress over time, Bangladesh’s financial sector continues to be dominated by banks that stand on shaky ground.
20 November 2022, 13:00 PM