Economy & policy
Stories, explainers and debates about economy & policy in Dhaka, told through the people living it.
The F-Commerce Economy: How Facebook Pages Became Bangladesh’s Real Online Marketplace
Bangladesh never got an Amazon. It got hundreds of thousands of Facebook pages instead. How f-commerce works, how big it really is, who earns from it, where buyers get burned, and what the rules say in 2026.
Digital Banks Are Coming: What Changes for the Average Customer
Bangladesh Bank has approved five new digital banks, including bKash, Banglalink-Square and Robi's Boost. None will have a branch. Here is what that means for your savings, loans, cards and cash.
Crypto in Bangladesh: What the Law Says vs What People Actually Do
Bangladesh Bank has warned against crypto for over a decade, yet Bangladesh ranks 13th in the world for crypto use. Here is what the law really says, how people buy and sell anyway, and where the gap hurts.
What the new budget means for your grocery bill
Two economists disagree on who pays more this year.