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The Greek Government Debt Crisis and Its Lessons for Bangladesh

August 20, 2026August 29, 2026 editor No Comments

Introduction Between 2009 and 2015, Greece endured repeated bailouts, harsh austerity, economic contraction, and social upheaval, a crisis that remains a defining example of how fiscal mismanagement, opaque data, political calculation, and external dependency can converge into national emergency. Though Bangladesh and Greece differ greatly in structure and development, aspects of Greece’s experience remain instructive….

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Can SAARC be revived, and if so, under Bangladesh’s Leadership?

August 13, 2026August 29, 2026 editor 2 Comments

In 2024, Bangladesh’s summer turned bloody, not because of the intense heat, from a protest that turned streets into a battleground, leaving 1,400+ dead by the United Nations’ own estimate, a number that still defines how the country sees its politics today. The same ‘heat’ has gripped the region, Sri Lanka’s Aragalaya movement that toppled…

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Sports Economy in Bangladesh

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh has emerged as one of the most passionate cricketing nations on the planet, and the economic dimensions of that passion are becoming impossible to ignore. From a modest cricketing outpost that only gained test status in 2000, the country now commands a sports market estimated at roughly 40 to 43.5 million dollars annually, with…

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Two Rural Economies, One Fault Line: Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Limits of Growth Without Productivity

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh cut its rural poverty rate faster than almost any country in the region. Pakistan cut its poverty rate too, then watched much of that progress unwind. The two stories look opposite but they are not. This article argues that both countries grew rural incomes the same way: by pulling more people into work, not…

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Perception Versus Reality: Corruption, Informality, and the Cases of Bangladesh and Nigeria

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 editor 2 Comments

What if the world’s perception of corruption and informality is only telling half of the story? Bangladesh and Nigeria are often judged by corruption rankings and headlines that portray them as economies crippled by graft and informality. However, beneath these narratives, both countries demonstrate economic dynamism, innovation, and adaptation. Their reality reveals that we cannot…

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From Bandwagoning to Hedging: How Bangladesh’s Break with India Opened a Door to Pakistan

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 editor No Comments

In reference to Dr Umaima Imran’s article published in the Oniket Bulletin, Pakistan and Bangladesh are both met with the enticing opportunity of engaging in trade, through a cooperative bilateral relationship, despite their history of conflict and genocide. However, this article also raised one key question. Why is now the time for Bangladesh and Pakistan…

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Women at Work and Bangladesh’s Productivity Puzzle: Why the Next Phase of Growth Depends on Women

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 editor No Comments

Beyond Participation: The Challenge of Productive Inclusion Bangladesh’s economic transformation over the last three decades is one of the most remarkable development stories in South Asia. While discussions often focus on export growth, poverty reduction, and industrial expansion, a crucial component of this success has been the growing participation of women in the labour market….

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Bangladesh EU Strategic Relation and its Future

July 23, 2026August 29, 2026 editor 1 Comment

Bangladesh and the European Union stand at a decisive turning point. The initialing of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in April 2026 formally launches a relationship that aspires to be more than transactional. But aspiration and achievement remain separated by a wide gap, one built from structural asymmetries, institutional deficits, and political uncertainties that…

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Forecasting Bangladesh’s Economic Recovery: Timelines, Reform Priorities, and Long-Term Sustainability

July 16, 2026August 29, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s economy has demonstrated resilience over several decades despite global economic shocks, domestic inflationary pressures, exchange-rate adjustments, and financial sector challenges. Recent data published by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) indicate that the economy continues to expand, although at a slower pace than its long-term average, while inflation and business confidence remain important concerns. …

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Reducing Bangladesh’s Import Costs: A Roadmap for Competitive Trade

July 16, 2026August 29, 2026 editor No Comments

This article examines why imported goods become substantially more expensive in Bangladesh after arrival and outlines practical reforms that can reduce these costs, improve competitiveness, strengthen trade efficiency, and lower prices for consumers and businesses. The price a Bangladeshi consumer pays for an imported product bears little resemblance to its international market value. By the…

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