Signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States can be a long-term solution for Bangladesh's trade growth, as the country is the largest export destination for Bangladeshi goods, an economist said on Thursday. Many believe such a deal may not be possible, but that is not the case, as everything depends on negotiation, said Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). He made the comments at a dialogue titled "Trump Reciprocal Tariffs and Bangladesh: Implication...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed confidence in Bangladesh’s long-term economic prospects, noting that with sustained reforms and strategic investments, the country is well-positioned to overcome current challenges and unlock stronger, more inclusive growth.

Concluding its mission to Dhaka, the IMF team, led by Chris Papageorgiou, acknowledged ongoing global and domestic pressures but emphasised the potential for recovery through bold policy a...