The case for preserving the value of the Taka
Bangladesh has historically adopted a policy of depreciating the Taka. At independence, the price of one US Dollar was just Taka 7.7. The current kerb market rate per USD is…
Thailand’s Tourism Renaissance: Embracing the Experience Economy
Recently, I was scrolling through my social media feed and noticed a large bunch of influencers jetting off to Thailand. Why this sudden surge of tourists in Thailand? This time,…
From Boom to Bust: The Chinese Housing Bubble Pops
The economic rise of China can be compared to a fable. It has enabled one of the largest transformations of living standards in humanity's history. Before 1980, most Chinese people…
GI and the Economic Revival of Bangladeshi Culture
After getting recognised as a GI product, a request for the delivery of 1,600 packets of Bogra Yogurt has been received by the Akbaria Hotel Authority from the United States…
A Tale of Bangladesh’s Economy Navigating the Crossroads of Rapid and Steady Growth
Upon achieving independence in 1971, Bangladesh’s global image was characterised by its vulnerable and unstable economy, prone to frequent disasters. The then US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger called Bangladesh…
Economic Crossfire: The Israel-Palestine Conflict’s Reach into Global Markets
Since October 7th, 2023, Gaza has been suffering under an unprecedented scale of death and destruction. The massive blow represents a huge dent to the already precarious living conditions in…
Charting the Course: Navigating the Global Business Landscape in 2024
As we stand on the verge of 2024, the global business community finds itself at a crossroads, looking forward to a year that promises both challenges and opportunities. Anticipation is…
Is Regionalism the Trend for the Upcoming Decade?
Regionalism or regional cooperation has always been a significant part of the late 20th century’s global liberal economy. But never in previous decades was it as practical and talked about…
Towards a Circular Economy in Bangladesh
Nearly 25,000 tons of solid waste are generated daily in Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world. In contrast, the fate of these wastes is being…
The Echoes of a Trailblazer: Claudia’s Victory in Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
Looking back at history, there has been a spillage of the blood of women at the hands of patriarchy, affecting their socio-economic stature drastically. Not only in Bangladesh, but people,…
Sri Lanka’s Economic Revival
Probably to live up to the glory of its geographical location, the economy of Sri Lanka has been going through several ebbs and flows for decades. Starting from years of…
Venturing into the G20 Summit
The G20, or the Group of Twenty, is one of the most important summits on the global political and economic calendar. This yearly event brings together leaders from the world's…
The Gig Economy
In the fast-evolving landscape of work, employment and office culture, one term has increasingly made its presence felt in recent years — the gig economy. This unique mode of work…
The Sunrise on the Delta: Friendship of Bangladesh and Japan
Bangladesh shares a rich history of friendship with Japan, a steadfast supporter of its development journey since gaining independence. Japan is one of Bangladesh's most significant bilateral development allies. Bangladesh…
China’s Economic Reopening: Unraveling the Impact on Asian Economies
According to the Asian Development Bank's latest "Asian Development Outlook", as emerging Asian economies gear up for faster growth this year, the reopening of China could be a significant tailwind.…