Can a Global Trade War Be Avoided in the Wake of U.S. Tariffs?
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;…
Securing Bangladesh’s Economic Lifelines: Policy Priorities for Remittance and Reserve Sustainability
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…
Trump’s Tariff Pause: Bangladesh’s Panic, Response, and the Path Forward
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…
Understanding the FDI Constraints in Bangladesh
Introduction Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has long been a critical driver for economic growth, especially in developing nations. Among Asian countries, both Bangladesh and Vietnam have sought foreign investment to…
After Basel: What Happens When Banking Rules Stop Aligning?
Global banking regulation once aimed for unity. After the 2008 crisis, countries rallied around common principles to reduce systemic risk and improve oversight. Basel III was designed to fix capital…
Climate Can’t Wait — And Neither Can Financial Inclusion
It is critical to emphasise the role that digital funding plays in boosting climate resilience as adaptation takes the front stage in the fight against climate change. In nations that…
A Billion-Dollar Problem: How Women’s Health Impacts the Workforce and Economy
I have heard it all my life: “Health is Wealth.” It is something our mothers and grandmothers said, something you would see printed on posters at clinics or in schoolbooks.…
Weak Dollar, Strong Potential: What It Means for Bangladesh’s Economy and Exports
The U.S. dollar is experiencing its worst start to a year since 2008, with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) falling 4.2% (Chen, 2025) year-to-date amid concerns over the Trump administration's…
Toward a Future-Ready Bangladesh: The Role of Reform in Sustainable Development
Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey. Once hailed as a model for poverty reduction and resilience, the country now faces a complex set of economic, social,…
A New Dawn? The Potential Economic Benefits of a Ukraine Peace Deal for Bangladesh
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, originating with Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and subsequently escalating in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, intensified in February 2022 with Russia's full-scale invasion. While initial…
Trade Efficiency: The Key to Bangladesh’s Post-LDC Export Success
Bangladesh is set to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) designation in 2026, a milestone that brings both opportunities and challenges for its export sector. Currently, the country enjoys…
Epistle on Democratization of Knowledge under Globalization: Engaging AMF
ABSTRACT This article is based on observation and experience of the author. The purpose of this article is to promote sharing of knowledge rather than keeping knowledge in silos. The…
Sand, Silicon and Sovereignty: The Gulf’s Bold Gamble on a Tech-Driven Future
Historically, the fortunes of the Gulf have been inextricably linked to oil. The wealth generated by fossil fuels has fueled rapid modernization and global influence. Yet, with the world moving…
Bangladesh in 2025: Economic Challenges and the Road Ahead
As Bangladesh moves into 2025, it faces a new set of economic challenges threatening to slow down its momentum and test its resilience. A combination of global and domestic factors…
WHEN GREEN ENERGY TURNS RED: THE HIDDEN WAR OVER COPPER
The green economy is hungry for copper, and people are stealing, battling, and dying to supply it. Copper has caused more devastation than any other metal, with the potential exception…