De-dollarisation
The US dollar has dominated international trade for nearly eighty years. Since the currency is accepted as the world reserve currency, the USA enjoys the privilege of controlling the global…
The Automotive Frontier of Progress
There was a time when Bangladesh relied heavily on agricultural products for economic growth. "The Golden Fibre" was the only driving factor for the economy. Everything else was scarce to…
Care Economy The Secret Potential of a Six Trillion Dollar Economy
In the 2019 Oscar-nominated movie ‘Roma,’ director Alfonso Cuaron depicted the complex and often overlooked lives of caregivers. Cuaron’s semi-autobiographical movie was a tribute to his nanny, the woman who…
Why Do Migrant Workers Use Hundi? Implications on Bangladesh’s Economy
Migrant workers in Bangladesh are a significant source of foreign currency for the country, with remittances accounting for around 8% of the country's total GDP on average per annum over…
A Take On Bangladesh Economy In The Globally Difficult Year 2023
Since November 28, I have been unable to obtain a single letter of credit (LC). I run a solely import-based business. I typically had 7 to 8 LCs every month,…
The Emergence of Utilising Demographic Dividend and Overcoming the Foreseeable Challenges
Approximately 57% of the population is employed in Bangladesh. The 8th most populous country is also the land of one of the massive youth unemployment rates in the world, slightly…
Smart Investment Tip- Become a Pro Investor using Stock Market Simulators!
As aspiring investors, to call ourselves owners of even a fraction of giants like Apple, Nike or Gucci surely would be considered one of our wildest dreams. While it might…
A Race to Relevancy or Efficiency? – The World Bank and Its Transitions
“Powerful states seek to construct international political economies that suit their interests and ideologies.” To explain the statement further, it means hegemons create such a set of rules and organisations…
Layoffs in Global Big Tech -Opportunity or threat?
Nitesh Donti, a tech worker, was suddenly and unexpectedly laid off. He had previously posted his excitement about his new position as an engineering manager at the robot vehicle startup…
“Experience Economy” The Final Stage of Consumption
Have you ever thought there are thousands of companies who offer the same services? Then why do you always opt for a particular one every time you are about to…
The unseen issues during a recession
When we talk about recession, how often do we address, see or read its impacts other than those of financial changes? The statistics, reports, and media coverage highlight our day-to-day…
Decoding the root to the current economic crisis
A system is only deemed solid when it faces adversities predicted and unimagined by the most remarkable human minds. In today's world, the financial system, where millions of people lean…
Afloat and Swamp in Economic Downturns
Recessions can be hard on people, as well as businesses around the globe. If we look back at the covid-19 pandemic period, when people piled up toiletries at home in…
The ins and outs of IMF loan conditions & reformations
After the fuel and food price hikes, Bangladesh, like many other countries around the world, has faced various economic constraints like exchange rate fluctuation, foreign reserve crisis, etc. Although the…
Towards Diminishing the Unemployment Problem in Bangladesh
The employment rate of a country denotes the overall development of that country. The economic stability of a country depends largely on employment as it puts all the pieces of…