Policy Research Institute (PRI)

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur speaks at a dissemination event on 21 May 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Banking

1% account holders enjoy 75% of bank loans — Study paints grim picture of financial access disparity

Foreign exchange reserves are expected to reach between $27 and $30b by next month

Sadiq Ahmed. TBS Sketch
Budget

Budget of huge significance

Ahsan H Mansur. Sketch: TBS
Economy

Fiscal, monetary reforms not possible even after elections: Ahsan H Mansur 

Chances to meet proposed budget financing needs, IMF conditions dismal: PRI
Budget

Chances to meet proposed budget financing needs, IMF conditions dismal: PRI

File Photo: Mumit M/TBS
NBR

Widening revenue shortfall, declining exports, remittance key concerns: PRI

A recent study found that biomass burning (burning of leaves, wood, etc) is equally responsible as fossil fuel burning for black carbon emission, known to cause cancer. Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Environment

‘Encroachment biggest problem in country’s ecosystem’

Special incentives needed for green financing in all sectors: PRI
Environment

Special incentives needed for green financing in all sectors: PRI

Bangladesh needs 2nd phase of trade policy reforms: PRI
Economy

Bangladesh needs 2nd phase of trade policy reforms: PRI

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Economy

Access to easy loans stressed to ensure housing for all

Illustration: TBS
Environment

Experts push for adopting ‘green growth’ agenda

Congestion at Karwan Bazar intersection. Photo: Jahidul Islam
Economy

Dhaka traffic congestion eats up 2.9% of GDP: Study