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Dhaka Tribune.
7 Aug 2026
What will save the middle class?
Stuck between soaring rent and shrinking savings, Bangladesh’s middle class is dissaving just to stand still—and squeezing the nation's economic future along with it.
10 Jun 2026
How can Bangladesh Become a Welfare State?
Without strong tax revenues and institutional capacity, rushing into a universal welfare state will crush private investment and leave the poor worse off—Bangladesh must earn and build before it promises.
15 Dec 2025
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
9 Dec 2025
Why is Dhaka Debating Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation?
While Bangladesh has technically passed the test, its structural readiness remains largely an illusion.