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1 Sep 2026
Bangladesh Bank’s record profit, explained
Bangladesh Bank’s earnings surged as banks and the government borrowed more, raising questions over whether record central bank profits reflect strength or stress in the economy.
3 Aug 2026
What Bangladesh Bank’s rate cut really signals
Prioritizing economic growth over sticky inflation, Bangladesh Bank's rate cut signals a pivot toward rescuing private investment—but its success hinges on letting the currency flex and abandoning conflicting administrative caps.
21 Jul 2026
Bangladesh Bank Needs to Establish Policy Credibility. This is Not How.
The Monetary Policy Statement was announced in the last week of June, and was almost immediately hemmed in by the circular announcing the spread cap - a sequencing that signals incoherence.