Opinion / Three economic priorities for the upcoming political government
13 January 2026, 09:00 AM
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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
From rhetoric to realisation of climate actions at COP27
Despite demands from climate-change-affected countries, the issue of loss and damage has been contentious at the global forum.
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Can an IMF loan rescue Bangladesh's economy?
Our current economic situation is one in which countries usually look to the IMF for balance of payment support.
30 October 2022, 15:00 PM
How are LDCs faring with agricultural trade and food security?
LDCs are predominantly agricultural economies, but are also highly dependent on food imports.
24 October 2022, 15:00 PM
Is Bangladesh ready to face a global food crisis?
We now face the real risk of massive hunger and famine.
16 October 2022, 15:00 PM
Two major economic woes Bangladesh needs to address right now
High inflation and low export and remittance earnings are a major cause for concern at the moment.
10 October 2022, 14:00 PM
Significance of BIMSTEC during turbulent times
BIMSTEC countries have the potential for benefiting mutually and contributing to the global economy.
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South Asian nations need a collective plan to tackle climate change
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PM Hasina’s India visit: Will our expectations be met?
The Bangladesh-India relationship covers a wide range of sectors
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Here's how we can beat the heat waves
The world is feeling the scorching heat this summer, with heat waves sweeping across several countries in Europe and Asia.
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How effective will the Bangladesh Bank's new monetary policy be?
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has revealed its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the period of July-December 2022 at a time when the country, and the world, is going through tough economic challenges.
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