Bangladesh economy

Can economy turn around in 2026?

A full economic turnaround may take time, as any new government will need time to implement policies
31 December 2025, 18:00 PM

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

The economy Khaleda Zia trusted others to build

Economists say many of the changes that transformed the country's economy began during her years in power
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Ending discretionary oversight: Why Bangladesh needs rule-based trade monitoring

The ghost of the past regulatory regime should not overshadow present progress.
30 December 2025, 03:00 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

Govt unveils new 5-year plan to bolster fiscal governance

The Finance Division under the finance ministry has launched its third Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Strategy, a five-year plan designed to shift fiscal governance from system-based reforms to outcome-driven accountability and service delivery..For the first time, the plan mains
17 December 2025, 15:32 PM

Collapse of Hasinomics and the fight for real growth

In 2024, real wages fell across the board: two percent for low-skilled workers, 0.5 percent for high-skilled.
11 December 2025, 07:00 AM

Why our economy looks rich on Facebook but broke in real life

The illusion of stability is maintained through small, delayed payments that create artificial demand.
11 December 2025, 06:00 AM

How Bangladesh's economy is cannibalising its own future

Labour's share collapses because wages are suppressed by informal payments embedded throughout production.
9 December 2025, 04:00 AM

Economy at a critical point despite some stability

The GED noted that the second half of FY25 showed rebounding economic activity
8 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh faces fiscal, inflation pressures despite stability: govt report

The report said last six months of FY25 indicate promises for rebounding economic activity
8 December 2025, 06:11 AM

Uncertain politics, unsettling economy

Bangladesh's much-anticipated parliamentary elections are scheduled for next February. And they could not have come at a more fraught time for the country. More than 16 months have passed since the interim administration took office, and unofficial estimates indicate a downward trend in the government's approval ratings.
7 December 2025, 07:00 AM

Economy now in better shape

HSBC Bangladesh CEO says next stage depends on domestic demand, infrastructure and positioning
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Beyond apparel: How Bangladesh can develop new exports

Bangladesh's economic diversification has remained a goal rather than an outcome for decades.
30 November 2025, 04:00 AM

Is Bangladesh’s economy really doing alright?

Beneath this surface of optimism lies a far more fragile reality
25 November 2025, 11:27 AM

Economic activities subdued amid political uncertainty, MCCI says

The leading chamber released its economic review for July-September
24 November 2025, 13:36 PM

Economy stabilising despite challenges: Salehuddin

Bangladesh has made notable progress in stabilising its economy in recent months, finance adviser said today
16 November 2025, 14:45 PM

Why Bangladesh needs a two-year economic recovery agenda

For too long, Bangladesh has relied on growth momentum driven by remittances and ready-made garments.
2 November 2025, 02:00 AM

IMF to review economy, loan programme

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has begun a dual-track assessment of Bangladesh, combining the fifth review of its $5.5 billion loan programme with a comprehensive annual audit of the country’s economy under Article IV obligations...In its initial meeting with Finance Secretary
29 October 2025, 16:30 PM

Bangladesh economy grows 3.35% in Q4

It was 2.14 percent in the same period last year
9 October 2025, 11:40 AM