Bangladesh: Political Outlook and Key Challenges (6–12 months)
SUMMARY The newly formed government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party enters office in a highly polarised and institutionally fragile environment. Over …
Bangladesh: Economic Outlook and Key Challenges (6–12 months)
SUMMARY The newly formed government led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party inherits a fragile macroeconomic environment marked by high inflation, external imbalances, …
Bangladesh: Religious and Communal Dynamics – Risks and Outlook (6–12 months)
SUMMARY The growing role of Islamist political actors, particularly Jamaat-e-Islami, as an opposition force introduces increased religious and communal sensitivities into Bangladesh’s …
50% of Bangladesh’s Businesses are at Credit Default Risk
Business leaders have urged the government of Bangladesh to extend the moratorium facility on loan instalments at least until June this year. …
Bangladesh’s “Ease of doing business Index” Ranking dilemma!
The highest ranking official of the foreign investment promotion and supervision authority of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), does not …
Opportunities beyond clothing in Bangladesh
Bangladesh no longer requires introduction as global sourcing hub for major clothing brands of the world. The fierce suppression of the FOB …
Weak NBFIs in Bangladesh barred from paying dividend
Stocks of non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) dropped by about 1.5 per cent yesterday, a day after the central bank’s banned them from …
Bangladeshi RMG Manufacturers Choking as Orders fell by 30%
Bangladeshi Ready-Made-Garment (RMG) manufacturers and related industries are chocking from poor cash flow mainly caused by massive discount and late payments by international retailers …
Non-performing Loans may Increase as Recovery Remains Slow
Loans to the vulnerable sectors in Bangladesh such as garment, textile, cement and tanneries will face significant pressure as they are yet …
Bangladesh’s $8 billion credit risk from the global retailers and brands
Bangladeshi Ready-Made-Garment (RMG) manufacturers are struggling to survive because of a poor cash flow caused by delays in payments by international retailers …