Fuel panic reveals Bangladesh's energy governance gap

Energy crises rarely arrive without warning. They usually begin with geopolitical tension, rising oil prices or disruptions in global shipping routes. Yet the real impact of such crises is often determined by how governments manage domestic markets. Recent developments in Bangladesh's fuel market show how quickly uncertainty can spread through...

Power and limits of monetary, fiscal policies

Inflation has become one of the most significant economic issues confronting Bangladesh in recent years. Rising costs of food, fuel, and essential goods have diminished household purchasing power, strained public finances, and made it more difficult to maintain economic growth. In response, policymakers have primarily depended on two main categories...