BRAC Bank believes in a value-driven approach for every CSR-focused initiative, strategy, and action, which aligns with BRAC's work philosophy. Noteworthy initiatives of the bank, such as introducing small-ticket loans…
Inflation is a rise in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over time. When inflation is high, the purchasing power of money declines, affecting households,…
The Bangladeshi government has set an ambitious export target of US$63.5 billion for the fiscal year (FY) 2025–26, aiming for a 16.5% jump over FY2024–25. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin unveiled the…
Introduction In May 2025, Bangladesh embarked on a bold macroeconomic experiment transitioning from a crawling peg system to a floating exchange rate system. This decision, spurred by external pressure and…
The return of tariff pressure is testing the flexibility of global brands once again. From fast fashion to industrial machinery, companies that rely on cross-border manufacturing and distribution are facing…
On June 23rd, the world woke to an unexpected tweet. Donald Trump, the self-styled dealmaker-in-chief, had declared the end of a war most didn't even realise had truly begun. After…
Introduction: Navigating New US-Bangladesh Trade Relations The US is Bangladesh's largest apparel importer, accounting for approximately 19.18% of its total RMG exports, valued at $7.54 billion in FY25. The US…
Bangladesh's budget for the 2025-26 financial year comes at a challenging time. The country is grappling with slower economic growth, rising prices, and the upcoming loss of its "Least Developed…
For nearly eight decades, the United States has stood at the centre of the global financial system, with the dollar reigning as the undisputed hegemon of international currency markets. But…
The stark contrast between Sri Lanka's remarkable inflation control success and Bangladesh's persistent inflationary struggles offers an interesting case study in economic policy implementation. While Sri Lanka transformed from experiencing…
As we know, the talks between the IMF and Bangladesh reached a staff-level agreement in principle, but the talks have recently stalled, delaying the 4th and 5th tranches of the…
“Accusing China is business. Buying in China is life,” Chinese Consul General Zhang Zhisheng wrote on X. The proverbial “hammer” has finally dropped on the anvil that is US-China trade…
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs that imposed a 10% baseline on nearly all U.S. imports, and a floundering 145% tariff on goods from China;…
Remittances from migrant workers and Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves are two essential external flows that have long supported the country's macroeconomic resilience. After ready-made garment (RMG) exports, remittances were the…
In early 2025, US President Donald Trump's re-election brought with it the return of his aggressive tariff agenda. Unlike the first round of tariffs during his previous term, which mostly…