Economy

Economy

Poorly designed regulation has a habit of opening a Pandora’s box of unintended consequences. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Is BNP correct in championing deregulation?

BNP’s economic platform revives the 1980s mantra of deregulation. While market failures are real, the alternative, heavy-handed state intervention has often proved worse for Bangladesh’s industries

A digital illustration of the map of Bangladesh with a green upward-trending arrow and bar chart, alongside stacks of Bangladeshi Taka currency, symbolizing economic growth.

Snapshot of Bangladesh’s economic growth Q1 FY26

Bangladesh’s economy grows by 4.50% in Q1 of FY26

Bangladesh’s economy grows by 4.50% in Q1 of FY26

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Amid high inflation, living with illness means carrying a double burden

Domestic economy suffers while external balance stabilises

Domestic economy suffers while external balance stabilises

Dr Zahid Hussain. Sketch: TBS

Rebalancing an economy under strain

Syed Mahbubur Rahman. Sketch: TBS

Who pays the price? Bangladesh's banking sector at a crossroads in 2026

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Cautious optimism for Bangladesh in 2026 amid economic challenges

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Real wage crisis: Why higher pays don't allow you to buy more

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Prioritising the economy in the days ahead

Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, Executive Chairman, Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC). Illustration: TBS

Human capital most critical for Bangladesh, not infrastructure: Hossain Zillur

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur. TBS Sketch

Economy has shrunk due to money laundering: Governor

Bold central bank actions restore stability, ease fears of economic meltdown

Bold central bank actions restore stability, ease fears of economic meltdown