Six months of BNP rule: Has the economy turned a corner?
18 August 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
How Bangladesh can make the most of its South Korea CEPA
11 August 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
The reforms that will shape the true legacy of July uprising
4 August 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
World Cup economy and the lessons for a changing world
28 July 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
We must adapt to the changing rules of global trade and development
15 July 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
Bangladesh must prepare for the new era of development finance
8 July 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
From ambition to execution: The real test of the FY2026-27 budget
29 June 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
A budget built on recovery and reform, but can it deliver?
12 June 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
What the FY2027 budget must prioritise
2 June 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
Fitch’s negative outlook and how we can navigate the storm ahead
19 May 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
Bangladesh's decision on LDC graduation deferral needs careful assessment
Short-term image building rather than long-term readiness drove the eagerness to graduate.
19 August 2025
Scaling climate and development finance for the Global South
The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development offers cautious optimism.
12 August 2025
A year after the uprising, economic reform is yet to pick up
The government is still struggling to translate ideas into credible practice.
5 August 2025
A conservative budget for FY2026
Here’s to hoping that the interim government initiates targeted and critical reforms in FY2026 to improve budget implementation
3 June 2025
How the FY2026 budget can make a difference amid challenges
The FY2026 budget must be more than a mere fiscal statement.
27 May 2025
The bold move to a flexible exchange rate regime
With the central bank agreeing to go for a flexible exchange rate, the IMF will disburse the fourth and fifth instalments in June this year.
19 May 2025
The upcoming budget should deliver economic stability
Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.
13 May 2025
What 2025 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings means for the Global South
The Spring Meetings indicate that the IMF and World Bank are at a crossroads.
5 May 2025
Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices
From the perspective of attracting FDI, the gas price hike poses a significant challenge.
22 April 2025
How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.
16 April 2025
The ongoing struggle for women’s safety
The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.
11 March 2025
Why do we need so many universities?
Merely converting colleges that lack high education quality into universities will not resolve issues in the education sector.
11 February 2025
Trump’s tariff shockwaves and implications for Bangladesh
The imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump is a departure from traditional free trade principles promoted by the World Trade Organization.
4 February 2025
Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials
Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.
28 January 2025
Current dynamics of the economy, reform and elections
While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.
21 January 2025
Raising VAT and shrinking social protection are unwise moves
These changes in the middle of the fiscal year are unexpected and unwanted as the economy faces significant challenges.
13 January 2025
Lessons from 2024 and prospects for 2025
The budget for FY2025-26 will be challenging.
1 January 2025
CPD’s 30-year journey: A testament to growth and resilience
CPD’s overarching objective is to contribute to good governance by promoting accountability and transparency and ensuring equitable development.
1 December 2024
What to expect at COP29?
It is expected that the NCQG will establish a comprehensive definition of climate finance, promoting consistency and transparency in climate finance reporting.
5 November 2024
12 steps to tame inflation and stabilise the market
There are 12 issues that policymakers should consider for short- and medium-term action on inflation.
29 October 2024