Labor Reforms: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
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...
Business Woes in Bangladesh: The Case for Immediate Reforms
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...
Rebuilding Social Infrastructure: Prioritizing Education, Health, and Social Safety Net
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...
Navigating Tax Reform Challenges in Bangladesh: A Path Forward
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 perpetuates...
Reforming Public Expenditure in Bangladesh: From Inefficiency to Impact
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...
An Analytical Narrative of the Governance Failures in the Banking Sector
by Sayema Haque Bidisha, Eshrat Sharmin, Lubaba Mahjabin | Sep 2, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
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...
Tax Reform Imperatives for the Interim Government
by Bazlul H Khondker | Sep 2, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
Context: Bangladesh is at a crossroad after the student led movement. The expectations from the current interim government are huge pointing to bold and radical reforms in various fronts including economic front. Key economic challenges facing the interim government...
Steep Challenges Ahead: Interim Government Faces Economic Hurdles
by Selim Raihan | Sep 1, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
The political upheaval in Bangladesh is having a profound impact on the country's economy. For the country to recover and stabilize, the interim government must prioritize political stability and the restoration of law and order. These steps are critical to setting...
গণ-অভ্যুত্থান: নতুন রাজনৈতিক বন্দোবস্ত কেন জরুরি
by Selim Raihan | Aug 14, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
২০২৪-এর ৫ আগস্টের গণ-অভ্যুত্থানের পরিপ্রেক্ষিতে শেখ হাসিনা প্রধানমন্ত্রীর পদ থেকে ইস্তফা দেন এবং দেশ ত্যাগ করেন। এই ঘটনা বাংলাদেশের রাজনৈতিক ইতিহাসে এক গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বাঁক হিসেবে গণ্য হবে। এটা সত্যিই অভাবনীয় যে আপাতদৃষ্টে কোটা সংস্কারের মতো একটি ছোট দাবির ওপর গড়ে ওঠা...
Bangkok Declaration 2024: The New World Order and BIMSTEC
by admin | Aug 2, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
Third Bay of Bengal Economic Dialogue 2024 | Curtain Raiser to the Sixth BIMSTEC Summit 11-12 July 2024 | Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand BIMSTEC started its journey in 1997 in Bangkok, where the four countries of the Bay of Bengal region, namely,...
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