Bangladesh economy 2025
Inflation and inequality fuelling a geography of despair in Bangladesh
An economy cannot thrive on the optimism of a few while the majority remain weighed down by despair.
10 September 2025, 06:00 AM
Can monetary policy rescue the economy?
The question remains whether this policy can rescue the economy from the doldrums and place it firmly on the path of vibrancy.
17 August 2025, 02:00 AM
Trafficking survivors deserve justice and protection
Authorities must bring human traffickers to book
31 July 2025, 06:00 AM
Time is running out for a deal with the US
Govt should have been better prepared and more proactive
16 July 2025, 14:00 PM
Bangladesh’s development model is failing its people
True progress is not measured by GDP alone, but by how fairly growth benefits are shared.
10 July 2025, 03:00 AM
New US tariff a fresh blow to our exports
Dhaka must intensify negotiations while working on long-term resilience
8 July 2025, 14:00 PM
Banking reform roadmap is a welcome step, but success depends on implementation
Govt must get all stakeholders on board to ensure full implementation
8 July 2025, 05:00 AM
Govt must act proactively to address business concerns
Bangladesh's business climate is being weighed down by a pervasive sense of uncertainty
24 June 2025, 08:00 AM
Looking back on the investment summit: Big promises, fragile realities
It remains unclear if the summit’s promises will bring real change, and consequently greater investments, or simply fade away like many before them
8 June 2025, 05:00 AM
Health and education sectors need greater budgetary attention
Proposed budget for FY2025-26 does not reflect government’s stated priorities
3 June 2025, 16:00 PM
A transitional budget for troubled times
Govt signals people-centric priorities but faces tough trade-offs
3 June 2025, 03:00 AM
The upcoming budget should deliver economic stability
Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.
13 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Let this budget mark a break from the past
Strengthen budget transparency to build public confidence
12 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Don’t leave returnee female migrants behind
Their rights must be protected both at home and abroad
9 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Keep a close eye on banks’ health
Rising capital shortfall not a good sign
6 May 2025, 07:00 AM
Migrants' lives matter more than their remittances
Ensure safe recruitment, working conditions for migrant workers
16 April 2025, 13:54 PM
We must do more, and better, to address inequalities
Findings of SDG Report 2025 paint a worrying picture
21 March 2025, 14:33 PM
Stop allowing black money in real estate
NBR permission is setting a bad example, destabilising the housing market
19 February 2025, 07:55 AM
Towards a common minimum reform programme
A CMRP agreed upon by the maximum number of political parties is necessary.
19 February 2025, 04:00 AM
A struggling economy needs greater attention
Government lacks urgency and focus in crisis response
1 February 2025, 04:00 AM