Ease of doing business in Bangladesh

Regulatory ‘time tax’ holding back investment, says World Bank

The World Bank (WB) has described regulatory burdens in Bangladesh as a tax on time and investment, saying they are holding back investment compared with peer economies.
12 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Don't let corruption hurt businesses

What happened to the government's zero-tolerance policy against corruption?
30 January 2023, 19:56 PM

How easy is it to be a startup in Bangladesh?

These issues arise in the context of startups due to a disorganised policy framework across various ministries.
7 January 2023, 14:00 PM

Challenges to Bangladesh’s macroeconomic development

Despite significant progress, the country ranks 168th in the Ease of Doing Business Index out of 190 countries.
19 July 2022, 13:00 PM