Demographically, Bangladesh is a comparatively young country with an expanding youth population. The 2022 census reported that- 63.76% of the population is aged 34 or under, while 38.64% is aged 19 or under. According to the nationally representative Multiple...

Innovation elevates productivity by bringing in novel concepts, methods, and technological advancements that contribute to efficacy. That results in higher production from the same or fewer inputs, which is essential economic growth. The World Intellectual Property...

The RMG sector has been a significant driver of economic growth since the early nineties in Bangladesh. The sector accounts for more than 80% of Bangladesh's export earnings and employs around four million workers relying on low-cost labor as a competitive advantage...

During the last decade, in the immediate past Awami Leagues' government, the economic landscape of Bangladesh had been defined by deepening crony capitalism - a situation in which business success is not defined by competitive advantage but by political connections...

The July Revolution requires an introspection regarding how the existing structural issues in the economic sphere, among other catalysts, facilitated the urge for change in the political sphere. This article will particularly look into the labor market challenges that...

Even a couple of years ago, Ease of Doing Business was used to be a major index highlighting business environment across the world and compatibility of the nations in harnessing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). With hardly any alteration, Bangladesh continuously...

After the recent large-scale protest, Bangladesh is at a turning point in its history and is ready for a significant change in the country. At this critical juncture, social reforms will be the foundation of true progress promoting sustainable growth and raising...

Bangladesh, a country with a tax-to-GDP ratio as low as 7.5% - one of the lowest in the world - is not able to invest adequately in critical social sectors such as health, education, and social protection. Low revenue from taxes hinders economic growth and perpetuates...

The effectiveness of public expenditure is particularly crucial for a developing country like Bangladesh, where resources are limited, and the needs are vast. Despite the significant allocation of resources over the years, the efficiency of public expenditure in...

Though Bangladesh has made notable advancements in certain banking indicators, such as access and the depth of the banking system, poor governance, political meddling, and corruption in this sector has created increasing concern in recent years as for the past two...