Fahmida Khatun

Ironically, under the shadow of stability, the quality of economics and politics has been compromised

It seems there exists a nexus among the policymakers, bank directors, and defaulters which facilitates the process of swindling depositors’ money.

The lack of coherence between the fiscal and monetary policy stances will make the monetary policy less effective in controlling inflation.

In light of the economic hardships Bangladesh has been going through, there were certain expectations from the national budget of 2023-24 fiscal year.

There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.

The macroeconomic stability that Bangladesh's economy has enjoyed for a long time has disappeared in the face of multiple challenges – from both external and domestic sources.

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.

The upcoming budget poses significant challenges – arguably the most challenging in recent times – for economic policymaking in Bangladesh.

One of the first things Banga would have to tackle is reforming and modernising the institution, something that stakeholders have asked for across sectors.

Environmental degradation and climate change impacts create externalities that can be reduced through appropriate pricing mechanisms.

Why is the government failing to manage the market as they should?

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

Arresting high prices requires more focused and extensive actions by the government.

Achieving gender equality requires collective effort from all members of society.

To retain the talents within the country and bring back migrated professionals, we need better opportunities.

Our education system does not equip students with the necessary skills for the job market.

Improving our revenue generation will require several measures, both technical and non-technical.

Consumers in Bangladesh are at the mercy of policymakers

While commitment is the first step, finance is the most important means for implementation of climate commitments. But in this case, there are huge gaps, as pledges remain unfulfilled.

The core problems of our economy are rooted in the very nature of the country’s governance, which has long been neglected.