Bangladesh economy

The country’s interim adviser, Muhammad Yunus, a noted economist, has responded swiftly to Trump’s tariffs with a contingency plan.

Quota reform may have been the spark, but at the heart of the unrest was widespread public discontent with the government, fueled by economic hardship, inflation, and the rising cost of necessities.

Will Prabowo's efforts to create a government without opposition lead the country toward prosperity, or increased political conflict?

Bangladesh’s FDI was on a downward trend even before the events of this summer.

Normalcy is slowly returning. The big question is when will elections happen?

The Bangladeshi PM has been sensitive to Indian security concerns. Little wonder then that Delhi has chosen to stand by her.

Some had hoped Bangladesh would be Asia's next tiger economy. Instead, it may be heading for a deep economic crisis, reversing years of gains.

The region is growing faster than all other emerging markets.

Surging violence is the most likely scenario, and a compromise is the least likely.

The loan was largely a precautionary measure, but Bangladesh must ensure the additional funds truly benefit the economy over the long term.

Bangladesh’s sensational growth story masks some concerning structural weaknesses that are now coming into play.

Bangladesh's recent impressive economic growth has been threatened by power shortages.

Although Bangladesh’s situation is nowhere nearly as severe as Sri Lanka's, it faces similar troubles: excessive spending, corruption and cronyism, and a weakening trade balance.

In addition to seeking a $4.5 billion loan from the IMF, the government is taking measures to cut down on foreign exchange spending.

Will the multi-purpose bridge, which is expected to boost the economy, yield electoral and political dividend for the ruling Awami League?

Monitoring groups blame corruption and lax enforcement for the country’s many industrial disasters, including factories catching fire with workers trapped inside.

This often-overlooked partnership figures prominently in the strategic and economic goals of both countries.

Dhaka’s extension of a $200-million loan to Maldives strengthens its image as a rising economic power.

One key effort must be developing a robust financial sector that can facilitate access to affordable finance for the SME sector.

Despite the odds, Bangladesh has managed to remain neutral amid great power competition and notch rapid economic growth. But the next decade will bring even more challenges.

At the very least, the economic partnership will enable Dhaka to get duty-free or low-tariff access to much larger markets.

Easing lockdown restrictions at a time when coronavirus infections and deaths are surging is ill-conceived, say health experts.

The country has repeatedly beat the odds over the last fifty years to emerge as a leader in South Asia across several fronts.

COVID-19 has made Bangladesh richer per capita than India. Will diplomatic partners shift their strategies as a result?