Selim Raihan

For Bangladesh, these moves are more than distant geopolitical gestures

Social protection is not charity. It is an economic policy.

For Bangladesh’s garment sector - highly dependent on the US market -predictability is almost as important as the tariff rate itself

Whether commanding majority yields reform or relapse depends on how power is exercised

Bangladesh’s economy seems to be stabilising at first blush. Reserve levels have climbed, imports have slowed, and officials are finding some signs of resilience in the aftermath of a tumultuous period. For a country accustomed to absorbing shocks, this narrative of cautious recovery sounds reas

The summit’s two highest-stakes issues, fossil fuel phaseout and deforestation, were effectively sidelined.

For too long, Bangladesh has relied on growth momentum driven by remittances and ready-made garments.

The gains that once seemed secure are now in danger.

Why have the earlier gains in poverty reduction proved to be so vulnerable?

Current inflation basket structure may be muting the true rise in food prices

Male participation in the labour force held essentially steady, while female participation plummeted from 2.53 crore to 2.37 crore.

COP30 will be a crucial test for climate justice and Bangladesh.

It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.

These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels

They seek reform, not empty promises.

Us cuts bangladesh reciprocal tariff rate, prompting calls for long-term trade strategy

As the initial three-month pause approached its end, the United States started announcing new reciprocal tariff rates, generally in accordance with the initial rates released in April. While the Donald Trump-led administration has offered a small window for countries to strike a better deal before the tariffs come into effect on August 1, the latest development is bound to introduce new uncertainty into global trade and the economy.

The United States' levying a reciprocal tariff of 35 percent on Bangladeshi exports is a harsh economic blow

Financial sector's future hinges on effective execution of three-year reform

Reform shortfalls in key sectors still undermine Bangladesh's ability to cope with domestic economic challenges as well as external shocks.