I avidly read reports covering Bangladesh, especially if they get published from recognized international sources. While sifting through HSBC’s latest report, “The Flying Dutchman,” on Bangladesh’s economy and the equity market, I came across a…
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How has the Economic Turmoil been Impacting the Poor?
Low-income groups, across the rural and urban divides, have been disproportionately affected by the economic downturn. More economically vulnerable groups have slid back to extreme poverty, with repercussions on nutrition intake, health-seeking behavior, and school dropout rates
Tackling the Fallout of Economic Headwinds in 2023
Although Bangladesh has resiliently fought blowbacks from the pandemic-induced shocks, the ongoing war has led to a significant dent in international trade balances: resulting in declining foreign currency reserves, depreciating currencies, and spiking inflation.