Bangladesh economy

Can Bangladesh be the next ‘breakout nation’?

For global investors, Bangladesh is an easier country to navigate compared to others in the region.
8 October 2024, 04:00 AM

Bangladesh economy to grow 7.1% in FY26: HSBC

Bangladesh’s economy is expected to clock a 7.1 percent growth in fiscal year 2025-26, driven by exports and remittances, according to an HSBC Global Research report.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh economy to rebound next fiscal year

HSBC says in Global Research report
7 October 2024, 12:08 PM

US assures Bangladesh of helping expand economic opportunities

Embassy says after US delegation meets foreign adviser
15 September 2024, 05:43 AM

Turning the tide: Critical reforms to correct 15 years of misrule

As Bangladesh enters a new era following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, which ruled over the nation for 15 years and is responsible for countless financial wrongdoings, the need of the hour is to reform the overall system of governance.
13 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Country must be back in business without delay

Amid worker unrest and insecurity in the industrial sector, entrepreneurs and bankers have urged the new administration to focus on rebuilding confidence in the economy.
10 September 2024, 01:00 AM

Attacks on businesses must be prevented

These incidents may have a serious impact on the economy
29 August 2024, 03:00 AM

Major economic indicators showing signs of improvement: MCCI

Imports, remittances and forex reserves are likely to increase, the leading chamber says
27 August 2024, 14:29 PM

Panel will include issues beyond its mandate in white paper: Debapriaya

The panel gets 90 days to prepare and submit the paper
25 August 2024, 07:18 AM

Public institutions must perform better

Govt should overhaul ailing sectors, ensure accountability
16 August 2024, 04:00 AM

Normalising economy is a top priority

The interim government will take action as per the law if any official is involved in any irregularity, but its immediate task is to bring normalcy to the economy, said Salehuddin Ahmed, finance and planning adviser.
10 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Economists outline top priorities for new finance adviser

The priorities of newly appointed finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed should be to make key financial institutions functional immediately, control inflation, and present accurate data on exports, imports, GDP and important economic indicators, economists said.
10 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Businesses pick up the pieces

Economic activities are finally returning to normal after three weeks of upheaval as both garment and non-garment factories started operations in full swing yesterday, according to industry insiders.
10 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Ledger of losses

Bangladesh has entered a new chapter in its journey as the wheels of the economy are rolling again, with the country still healing from fresh wounds.
9 August 2024, 18:00 PM

How do we clear this economic mess?

Decision makers need to be very cautious regarding who they put up to dispassionately clear the mess.
8 August 2024, 04:00 AM

Rebooting the economy

The crackdown on the nonviolent uprise of the students and the subsequent one thing leading to another chain of events locked down the economy, only figuratively reminiscent of the pandemic in 2020
31 July 2024, 11:18 AM

A man-made disaster and the major economic losses it caused

While the micro and messo levels of losses are immediate and short term, macro level losses would be medium to long term.
25 July 2024, 06:00 AM

Economy with deep scars limps along

Business and industrial activities resumed yesterday amid a semblance of normalcy after a spasm of violence, internet outage and a curfew that left deep wounds in almost all corners of the economy.
24 July 2024, 18:00 PM

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

Old political issue has evolved from financial to structural problem

A longstanding political issue has now evolved from a financial concern to a structural problem in Bangladesh, according to noted economist Prof Rehman Sobhan.
8 July 2024, 18:00 PM