Economy

Bangladesh’s apparel exports grew only 0.09% in July–November 2025, with knitwear earnings falling as global recession, inflation, and new U.S. tariffs weaken demand.

The World Bank’s 2025 Poverty Assessment praises Bangladesh’s historic progress under Sheikh Hasina, with 25 million people escaping poverty and major gains in electricity, education, and sanitation.

Bangladesh Bank will suspend five major services—including savings certificates—sparking public fear and raising concerns about worsening liquidity, eroding reserves, and declining financial stability.

The Yunus-led interim government has signed long-term port concessions with Medlog and APM Terminals, prompting criticism over transparency, sovereignty, and national security.

Bangladesh’s government claims improving reserves and exports, but economists warn the economy is deteriorating across inflation, jobs, banking, and trade.