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Bangladesh economy

February 01, 2023
What Does a New IMF Loan Mean for Bangladesh?
By Ashraful Alam Chowdhury
The loan was largely a precautionary measure, but Bangladesh must ensure the additional funds truly benefit the economy over the long term.

January 13, 2023
A Troubling Economic Trajectory in Bangladesh
By Soumya Bhowmick
Bangladesh’s sensational growth story masks some concerning structural weaknesses that are now coming into play.

October 05, 2022
Power Back in Bangladesh After Grid Failure Causes Blackout
By Associated Press
Bangladesh's recent impressive economic growth has been threatened by power shortages.

September 23, 2022
Inflation, Unrest Challenge Bangladesh’s ‘Miracle Economy’
By Julhas Alam
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.

August 04, 2022
Bangladesh Tightens Its Belt as Forex Crisis Looms
By Shafi Md Mostofa
In addition to seeking a $4.5 billion loan from the IMF, the government is taking measures to cut down on foreign exchange spending.

July 01, 2022
Bangladesh’s Padma Bridge Built Against All Odds
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Will the multi-purpose bridge, which is expected to boost the economy, yield electoral and political dividend for the ruling Awami League?

June 06, 2022
Depot Fire Latest to Spotlight Bangladesh Industrial Safety
By Julhas Alam
Monitoring groups blame corruption and lax enforcement for the country’s many industrial disasters, including factories catching fire with workers trapped inside.

February 10, 2022
50 Years of Japan-Bangladesh Ties: From Economic to Strategic Partnership
By Hussain Shazzad
This often-overlooked partnership figures prominently in the strategic and economic goals of both countries.

January 04, 2022
Bangladesh-Maldives Bilateral Bond Grows
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Dhaka’s extension of a $200-million loan to Maldives strengthens its image as a rising economic power.

December 23, 2021
How Can SMEs Spur Inclusive Growth in Bangladesh?
By Alexander Ayertey Odonkor
One key effort must be developing a robust financial sector that can facilitate access to affordable finance for the SME sector.

December 16, 2021
Bangladesh at 50: On the Path to Becoming a Middle Power
By Asif Muztaba Hassan
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.

November 05, 2021
Will Bangladesh Benefit by Joining RCEP?
By Asif Muztaba Hassan
At the very least, the economic partnership will enable Dhaka to get duty-free or low-tariff access to much larger markets.
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