Fitch’s negative outlook and how we can navigate the storm ahead
19 May 2026, 09:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Advancing Bangladesh’s energy sovereignty for a resilient future
5 May 2026, 09:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Energy crisis demands strict budget discipline now
29 April 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
IMF-World Bank Spring meetings 2026 reveal limits of multilateralism in turbulent times
21 April 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation
14 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
How Bangladesh can manage fuel shocks for economic stability
31 March 2026, 08:00 AM
Opinion
Symbolic progress can only take women’s empowerment so far
10 March 2026, 00:18 AM
Opinion
Bangladesh Bank’s independence and the politics of transition
3 March 2026, 00:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Deferring Bangladesh’s LDC graduation and the road ahead
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Opinion
What BNP should keep in mind as it assumes power
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
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, 02:00 AM
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, 02:00 AM
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, 02:00 AM
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, 02:00 AM
Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials
Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.
28 January 2025, 02:00 AM
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, 02:00 AM
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, 02:00 AM
Lessons from 2024 and prospects for 2025
The budget for FY2025-26 will be challenging.
1 January 2025, 02:00 AM
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, 11:00 AM
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, 09:44 AM
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, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh’s quest for a corruption-free tomorrow
Corruption manifests in various forms—such as bribery, favouritism, and embezzlement—and is experienced firsthand by ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and investors.
22 October 2024, 07:00 AM
SDGs at a crossroads: Can the world meet its targets?
Least developed countries (LDCs) and low-income countries face unique challenges in pursuing the SDGs.
23 September 2024, 03:00 AM
Stabilising prices is the immediate priority
Inflationary pressure is being felt severely in the face of wage growth declines.
27 August 2024, 02:00 AM
Implementation of a banking commission to address challenges in the sector
It is unfortunate that the previous government fell short of its commitments to strengthen the banking sector.
19 August 2024, 13:00 PM
Bangladesh’s growth story lacks justice and humanity
The problems are economic, social and political in nature.
4 August 2024, 02:00 AM
How a flawed data ecosystem can distort economic reality
The mismatch of export data raises a fundamental question about the precision of economic reporting and its ramifications for Bangladesh's economy.
9 July 2024, 02:00 AM
What’s in the new budget?
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
6 June 2024, 19:00 PM
All that is wrong with the proposed bank mergers
Mergers cannot be based on the arbitrary decisions of authorities. This amounts to an imposition of the liability of poor banks on well performing banks.
21 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Implications of recent central bank policy measures
Due to lack of coordinated and coherent measures, inflation continues to rise, notwithstanding the abolition of the interest rate cap since July 2023.
14 May 2024, 01:00 AM