Fahmida Khatun

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. 

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.

Despite economic progress over time, Bangladesh’s financial sector continues to be dominated by banks that stand on shaky ground.

Despite demands from climate-change-affected countries, the issue of loss and damage has been contentious at the global forum.

Our current economic situation is one in which countries usually look to the IMF for balance of payment support.

LDCs are predominantly agricultural economies, but are also highly dependent on food imports.

Dr Fahmida Khatun speaks to us regarding how Bangladesh can shield itself from a possible food crisis.