From ambition to execution

The Government of Bangladesh's decision to place the creative economy among its emerging economic priorities is a significant and welcome development. The national budget outlines an ambitious vision encompassing creative hubs, production facilities, international promotion, digital creators and the "Created in Bangladesh" initiative. The objective is clear: to transform creativity,...

Bring back wheat: break the import trap

Once the second most important cereal crop in Bangladesh after rice, wheat is now steadily losing ground. Over the past decade, both acreage and production have declined significantly, even as domestic demand continues to rise. According to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), wheat cultivation area has shrunk from 4.44 lakh...