FY2027 budget needs stronger execution to deliver inclusive recovery
The proposed national budget for FY2026–27 comes at a critical moment for Bangladesh’s economy. After several years of macroeconomic stress, inflationary pressure,…
Bangladesh Macroeconomic Performance Analysis
Budget Needs Stronger Structural Reforms to Deliver Its Promises
The proposed National Budget for FY2026–27 contains several important reform initiatives and broadly reflects the government’s stated priorities relating to investment, employment,…
Banking sector stress deepens as capital adequacy falls to –2.93 per cent
Capital adequacy, which reflects the banking sector’s ability to absorb losses, fell to a historic low of –2.93 per cent, signalling deep…
Upcoming National Budget: Opportunity for the newly elected government to implement electoral promises
While the newly elected government will need to work to overcome ongoing economic turbulence and restore macroeconomic stability, it must simultaneously continue…
Upcoming Elections and the Urgent Need for Economic Reforms in Bangladesh
As Bangladesh prepares for the 2026 national elections, IRBD team of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) is urging immediate economic reforms…
Interim Government Must Strengthen Economic Stability While Preparing for Transition
As Bangladesh’s interim government approaches the final phase of its tenure, it is crucial to focus on strengthening economic stability and ensuring…
CPD Urges Mid-Term Review as Budget Targets Termed ‘Overly Ambitious’
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has raised concerns over the interim government’s proposed national budget for FY2025–26, labelling it ‘overly ambitious…
The proposed budget failed to address the ongoing economic challenges holistically
The proposed National Budget for FY2025-26 contains some positive elements but does not comprehensively address Bangladesh’s complex economic challenges.
NPLs nearly tripled to BDT 345,765 crores in the last two years
Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh’s banking sector have surged nearly threefold over the past two years, reaching an alarming BDT 345,765 crores…
