by Selim Raihan | Nov 3, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
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...
by Sheikh Tausif Ahmed, Eshrat Sharmin | Oct 6, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
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...
by Ekramul Hasan, Takrem Ferdous Surid | Oct 6, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
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...
by Afia Mubasshira Tiasha, Shafa Tasneem | Oct 6, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
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...
by Selim Raihan | Oct 6, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
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...
by Eshrat Sharmin, Sudeepto Roy | Sep 2, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
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...
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