Six months of BNP rule: Has the economy turned a corner?
18 August 2026
It’s been six months since the BNP-led government took office after winning the national election on February 12, right in the middle of high inflation, weak revenue mobilisation, banking sector weaknesses, stagnant private investment, an employment crisis, and a vulnerable energy sector.
18 August 2026
How Bangladesh can make the most of its South Korea CEPA
11 August 2026
Following an intensive negotiating process spanning about a year, Bangladesh and South Korea signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on August 4, 2026.
11 August 2026
The reforms that will shape the true legacy of July uprising
4 August 2026
July 2024 is one of the pivotal moments in Bangladesh’s history. What started as a student-led protest demanding reform in the quota system for government jobs rapidly grew into a nationwide uprising, culminating in a change of government.
4 August 2026
World Cup economy and the lessons for a changing world
28 July 2026
The World Cup has grown beyond being just the largest global sporting event.
28 July 2026
We must adapt to the changing rules of global trade and development
15 July 2026
The global trading system has been experiencing significant transformation since the World Trade Organization (WTO) was created in 1995.
15 July 2026
Bangladesh must prepare for the new era of development finance
8 July 2026
For more than seven decades, multilateral development finance has driven global development by improving a number of indicators.
8 July 2026
From ambition to execution: The real test of the FY2026-27 budget
29 June 2026
The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 provides an indication of the newly elected government’s economic philosophy and development priorities.
29 June 2026
A budget built on recovery and reform, but can it deliver?
12 June 2026
The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 comes at a time when the economy is seeking not only growth but also stability, confidence and direction.
12 June 2026
What the FY2027 budget must prioritise
The finance minister is set to present his government’s first national budget on June 11. Expectations are high—and for several reasons.
2 June 2026
Fitch’s negative outlook and how we can navigate the storm ahead
Recently, Fitch Ratings observed that Bangladesh’s economic risks have increased, prompting a downgrade of the country’s sovereign outlook from “stable” to “negative.”
19 May 2026
Advancing Bangladesh’s energy sovereignty for a resilient future
Over more than five decades, Bangladesh has progressed reasonably well in socioeconomic terms compared to many of its peers among the least developed and developing countries.
5 May 2026
Energy crisis demands strict budget discipline now
The ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran have again exposed how vulnerable the international energy markets are to conflicts and strategic rivalries.
29 April 2026
IMF-World Bank Spring meetings 2026 reveal limits of multilateralism in turbulent times
The 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group took place from April 13 to April 18 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and slowing growth.
21 April 2026
Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation
Unless the government’s request for deferment is granted, Bangladesh is set to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category in November this year.
14 April 2026
How Bangladesh can manage fuel shocks for economic stability
For households, the most effective immediate measure would be to offer income protection to the most vulnerable by reallocating existing budget priorities and, where possible, partly through external aid.
31 March 2026
Why Bangladesh needs a balanced energy security strategy
The global energy market is again in turmoil, this time because of the US-Israel war in Iran.
17 March 2026
Symbolic progress can only take women’s empowerment so far
Observed for over a century, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is more than just a celebration; it is about recognising women’s accomplishments and reflecting on progress towards achieving gender equality.
10 March 2026
Bangladesh Bank’s independence and the politics of transition
Many expected Dr Ahsan H Mansur to complete his full term, till August 2028.
3 March 2026
Deferring Bangladesh’s LDC graduation and the road ahead
In November last year, Bangladesh confirmed that it continued to meet all three LDC graduation criteria and remained on track for graduation in November 2026 despite economic shocks.
24 February 2026
What BNP should keep in mind as it assumes power
The election came after years of severe distrust in the electoral process, questions over legitimacy, and institutional strain, so the poll’s successful conduct has reinforced trust in the process as well as the principle that governments derive authority from the consent of the governed.
17 February 2026
Can election manifestos deliver on economic pledges?
Bangladesh’s GDP in the fiscal year 2025 was $461.63 billion. If the country aims to reach a $1 trillion economy by FY2034, the economy would need to more than double over nine years.
10 February 2026
A tough fiscal test awaits the next government
The incoming government will have to make austerity a top priority at the leadership level for fiscal consolidation. Enhancing accountability mechanisms is essential to improving expenditure efficiency. Parliamentary oversight of public funds must be strengthened.
3 February 2026
Can we afford such a steep public-sector pay hike?
The Ninth National Pay Commission formed by the interim government recently recommended a salary increase for government employees in the range of 100-142 percent.
26 January 2026
What Bangladesh and the Global South face
The Global Risks Report 2026, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), presents some of the stark realities of the world today.
21 January 2026
Three economic priorities for the upcoming political government
The upcoming parliamentary election, scheduled for February 12, is of exceptional political and economic significance for Bangladesh.
13 January 2026
Khaleda Zia’s economic legacy, lessons, and the road ahead
Over the 55 years since Bangladesh's independence, the processes of state-building, political transformation, and economic reconstruction have unfolded in deeply interconnected ways.
6 January 2026
Bangladesh economy in 2025 and expectations for 2026
The outlook for FY2026 indicates a modest recovery, although some risks remain.
31 December 2025
Unchecked violence casts a shadow on our economy
The recent wave of violence has revealed a deeply worrying trend in public life.
23 December 2025