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
Will it do more harm than good?
It seems there exists a nexus among the policymakers, bank directors, and defaulters which facilitates the process of swindling depositors’ money.
10 July 2023
New monetary policy will be less effective against inflation
The lack of coherence between the fiscal and monetary policy stances will make the monetary policy less effective in controlling inflation.
3 July 2023
Cause for frustration for common people
There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.
1 June 2023
The untapped potential of Bangladesh-Japan trade
Over the last five decades, the relationship between Bangladesh and Japan has flourished and evolved into a mutually beneficial and symbiotic partnership, bringing about positive outcomes for both countries.
22 May 2023
What Bangladesh's new budget should offer to common people
The upcoming budget poses significant challenges – arguably the most challenging in recent times – for economic policymaking in Bangladesh.
15 May 2023
Ajay Banga’s plateful of challenges
One of the first things Banga would have to tackle is reforming and modernising the institution, something that stakeholders have asked for across sectors.
7 May 2023
Why low global prices don't reach Bangladeshi consumers
High commodity prices in the global market are often used as an excuse to justify price hikes in the domestic market, even if there is no direct correlation
26 March 2023
Navigating sky-high prices in Ramadan
Arresting high prices requires more focused and extensive actions by the government.
19 March 2023
Invest more to accelerate gender equality
Achieving gender equality requires collective effort from all members of society.
8 March 2023
Why do Bangladeshi youth want to leave the country?
To retain the talents within the country and bring back migrated professionals, we need better opportunities.
19 February 2023
For a smart Bangladesh, we need smart workers
Our education system does not equip students with the necessary skills for the job market.
12 February 2023
For a better fiscal space, we need efficient tax system
Improving our revenue generation will require several measures, both technical and non-technical.
6 February 2023
How do we cope with high energy prices?
Consumers in Bangladesh are at the mercy of policymakers
30 January 2023
Overcoming looming economic challenges in 2023
The core problems of our economy are rooted in the very nature of the country’s governance, which has long been neglected.
9 January 2023
The never-ending crisis in our banking sector
Bangladesh Bank, which is supposed to oversee the governance of the country’s financial institutions, has rather supported these irregular activities through its policies and actions.
12 December 2022
Loan defaulters are putting the banking sector at risk
Despite economic progress over time, Bangladesh’s financial sector continues to be dominated by banks that stand on shaky ground.
20 November 2022
From rhetoric to realisation of climate actions at COP27
Despite demands from climate-change-affected countries, the issue of loss and damage has been contentious at the global forum.
6 November 2022
Can an IMF loan rescue Bangladesh's economy?
Our current economic situation is one in which countries usually look to the IMF for balance of payment support.
30 October 2022
How are LDCs faring with agricultural trade and food security?
LDCs are predominantly agricultural economies, but are also highly dependent on food imports.
24 October 2022
Is Bangladesh ready to face a global food crisis?
We now face the real risk of massive hunger and famine.
16 October 2022