Economic crisis

Hadia Ahmadi, 43, was a teacher in various schools under the previous Afghan government, but she lost her job due to education restrictions for children and job restrictions for women, now she waxes shoes for people along the street in Kabul, Afghanistan November 22, 2021. Reuters
South Asia

From teacher to shoe shiner: Afghan economic crisis spares few

The abrupt withdrawal of foreign aid following the Taliban victory has sent Afghanistan's fragile economy into freefall, leaving millions facing hunger and making once well-off middle class...

Representational image of automobile parts. Photo: Pixabay.
Economy

Motor parts businesses in Jashore sinking in losses

China’s lack of disclosure contributed to Zambia’s default. Photographer: Guillem Sartorio/AFP/Getty Images
Analysis

Only the US and China can stave off debt disaster

Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa Vera Songwe arrives at the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London, Britain January 20, 2020 Photo: Reuters
Global Economy

As new debt crisis looms, Africa needs more than world is offering

The crisis is not over, keep spending (wisely)
Global Economy

The crisis is not over, keep spending (wisely)

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Economy

A bridge to economic recovery: Be aware of financial stability risks

etronas Towers financed by the stated-owned Petroliam Nasional Bhd stand tall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The impact of the state-owned energy firm on Malaysia’s national budgets exemplifies government interventions to support Asian economies. Photo: Collected
Global Economy

How Asia is retaining jobs, despite economic blows

From the left, Dr Md Aslam Mia and Dr Mark D Griffiths
Thoughts

Why immigrants face more economic and mental health issues due to Covid-19

Economists Discuss Covid-19 Crisis || 7th Session
Videos

Economists Discuss Covid-19 Crisis || 7th Session

Illustration: Sarah-Jane Saltmarsh and KAM Morshed
Thoughts

The Khichuri Index: Measuring the economic stress level in Bangladesh

General view of Riyadh city, after the Saudi government eased a curfew, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 7, 2020/ Reuters
Global Economy

Gulf countries to experience worst economic crisis in history: IIF

Covid-19 induced economic crisis in Bangladesh: What needs to be done?
Analysis

Covid-19 induced economic crisis in Bangladesh: What needs to be done?

FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective masks cross a bridge at the Central Business District on a “blue sky day" in Beijing, as the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues, in China April 22, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Coronavirus chronicle

Coronavirus health fears outweigh concern for economy: global survey