


Waning Foreign Investment: A Wake-Up Call for Policymakers in Bangladesh
by Selim Raihan | Feb 2, 2025 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
Bangladesh has struggled to attract substantial foreign direct investment (FDI), reflected in its low FDI as a percentage of GDP compared to regional peers. In 2023, Bangladesh’s FDI to GDP ratio was only 0.4%, while Vietnam’s was 4.3%. In that year,...
An Analysis of Bangladesh’s ADP Budget: Challenges and Reforms
by Md Tuhin Ahmed | Jan 9, 2025 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
The Annual Development Programme (ADP) plays a crucial role in Bangladesh’s economic growth and social development. It is a key part of the country’s public sector development planning. Every year, the government allocates resources through the ADP to finance...
Why Does Bangladesh Spend So Little on Education and Healthcare, and What Can Be Done?
by Mahtab Uddin | Jan 9, 2025 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
In 1981 Bangladesh had 45 million people in the working age population in the range of 15-64. Male labour force participation was 84%. Female labour force participation was only 4.5%. Most of the workers were employed in the agricultural sector. This was the set-up...
Charting a Path Forward: Strategic Priorities for Bangladesh in 2025
by Selim Raihan | Jan 8, 2025 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
As Bangladesh steps into a new year and looks forward to confronting ongoing economic and political challenges, the need for objectively assessing the country’s current economic realities cannot be overstated. The economy is experiencing several complex challenges...
Climate Induced Migration: Issues and Way Forward
by Eshrat Sharmin | Dec 11, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
Climate induced migration refers to the movement of individuals or groups compelled to leave their habitual residence due to sudden or gradual environmental changes caused by climate change. This includes both forced and voluntary movements, which can occur internally...RECENT POSTS
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