Notes & updates.
Economic Crosswinds: The Taka Faces New Global Pressures
To stabilize the economy, policymakers face a critical trade-off between allowing BDT depreciation—which benefits exporters but fuels inflation—and hiking interest rates at the expense of business growth.
Will Turning Korail Into a High-Rise Solve the Problem? Not So Fast
Promising to replace Korail slum with modern high-rises overlooks complex realities like ambiguous land ownership and extreme density demands.
Why a Trillion-Dollar Economy is not Unrealistic
Achieving a trillion-dollar economy for Bangladesh relies on capitalizing on key structural tailwinds, including LDC graduation and scaling high-value digital and manufacturing output.
Why Seaport Reforms Must Begin at the Customs House
Bangladesh need a fully automated customs authority backed by a responsive governance system that ensures technology facilitates trade rather than obstructing it.
Election 2026 Should be About Jobs
The government needs to look behind to assess the pitfalls that should be avoided and it should look ahead with a long-term vision to shift to job-rich growth and to sustain inclusive growth
India Must Atone for Bangladesh’s Lost Decade
Bangladesh’s fight for democracy has been long and arduous. Having emerged from the shadows of dictatorship, the nation now seeks a partner, not a patron. For India, this is an opportunity to build a relationship rooted in equality, respect and shared aspirations.
The New Battle for Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s post-Hasina politics is marked by a fierce contest between old elites and rising aspirants vying to fill newly opened power spaces. This debate is simply one front in this broader elite struggle reshaping the country’s political future.
Why is Dhaka Debating Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation?
While Bangladesh has technically passed the test, its structural readiness remains largely an illusion.
August 3: The Gulshan Protest
What began as a quiet assembly of think tanks, NGOs, and corporate professionals quickly spiraled into something much larger. By midday, Gulshan 2 was no longer just a financial hub; it was a battleground of voices.
Beyond the Formula: Why Inheritance Reform Must Be Gender-Just
The argument that men should receive more because they have responsibilities is not credible. Unequal inheritance becomes an unearned advantage.