cost of living crisis Bangladesh

12 ways to reduce cost of living in Dhaka

Living expenses in Dhaka can be extremely costly for couples, especially with growing inflation and stagnant salary growth. Making ends meet in such a situation may be difficult, and many couples may find it difficult to prepare for future aspirations such as purchasing a home, having children, or planning for retirement. However, with a little work and imagination, cutting living expenses and maximising your income is feasible.
6 May 2023, 09:06 AM

Here we go again!

Another round of price hikes of essential items, more misery for ordinary people
5 May 2023, 11:00 AM

Poor policy and market management have caused price hikes

Why is the government failing to manage the market as they should?
29 March 2023, 04:00 AM

Bangladeshis paying way more for essentials

This did not happen by chance, but because of poor governance
25 March 2023, 04:00 AM

The vulnerable need food support

Why cut back on public food distribution programmes when they are needed the most?
25 January 2023, 03:00 AM

How did Bangladeshi women fare in 2022?

Women's achievements were overshadowed by the gendered inequalities they continue to face
29 December 2022, 20:05 PM

Oil, sugar price hike yet another shock to the economy

The government must implement economic policies that deal with the ongoing crisis
18 November 2022, 07:51 AM

‘Louha tribhuj’ and the political economy of development

A political economy lens is needed to understand the current situation of Bangladesh.
29 September 2022, 16:42 PM

OMS rice sale at subsidised prices a welcome move

OMS rice sale at subsidised prices will bring some relief to the poor
1 September 2022, 12:30 PM