Rising inequalities in Bangladesh

Since independence, overall economic inequality in Bangladesh has become pervasive; but it is avoidable. The rising inequality has emerged not only because of differences in what people inherited and received; but, more fundamentally, due to big inequalities in accessing opportunities and sharing outcomes. This makes economic inequalities an issue that...

Trump tariffs only a weak blow to China

After US markets closed on Monday, Trump announced he would impose a 10 per cent tariff on $200 billion worth of Chinese exports to the United States - half the level previously contemplated, but still designed to move Beijing toward bilateral talks. As an added incentive to come to the...