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Peter Magyar, Another Young Rebel Prince who Won
Péter Magyar’s defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary demonstrates how former regime insiders can dismantle entrenched illiberal autocracies by turning populist mechanics, direct digital outreach, and anti-corruption messaging against ruling elites.
The Economics of Todbir
Lobbying fills the gaps left by these weak institutions, providing protection where enforcement is arbitrary and speed where formal systems stall.
Bad News and Good About the LNG Crisis
The natural gas shortfall in Bangladesh highlights ongoing reliance on high-cost imported LNG that drains foreign exchange reserves. However, accelerating domestic gas exploration and adopting long-term supply contracts offer a viable path to stabilizing energy security.
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.
The Looming Persian Storm: Why Bangladesh Cannot Afford to Defy Economic Gravity Again
An escalating conflict in the Middle East poses a severe threat to Bangladesh's economy through surging energy import costs and potential disruptions to remittance inflows.
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.