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…
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…
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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Agriculture has long been a defining pillar of Bangladesh’s economy, shaping its identity and sustaining millions of livelihoods. At the time of independence, agriculture was a dominant contributor to the…
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