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Expanding the Bangladesh Education Sector Beyond Traditional Classrooms
Industry Insights
Expanding the Bangladesh Education Sector Beyond Traditional Classrooms

As a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic and school closures, the Bangladesh education sectors has had to move beyond the traditional classrooms.

May 22, 2020
The Stimulus Package: Can It Help Our SMEs Tackle the Unprecedented Crisis?
Economy
The Stimulus Package: Can It Help Our SMEs Tackle the Unprecedented Crisis?

As this lockdown prevails, the businesses in Bangladesh face tremendous trouble ahead, especially the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector. So we ask, how the stimulus packages by the Government of Bangladesh plans to support the MSMEs to survive through and rebuild after this unprecedented crisis?

May 21, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 on SMEs
Entrepreneurship
Impact of COVID-19 on SMEs

The Bangladesh SME sector contributes 25% to the GDP but the impact of COVID-19 on SMEs has been severe. Despite a stimulus package, challenges remain.
May 14, 2020
The Airline Industry Under Severe Threat Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Industry Insights
The Airline Industry Under Severe Threat Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak

Covid-19 has had a disastrous impact on many industries but perhaps no other industry has been as severealy threatened as the airline industry.
May 13, 2020
Stimulus Packages – Can Bangladesh Pay the Costs in the Future?
Economy, Knowledge & Opinion
Stimulus Packages – Can Bangladesh Pay the Costs in the Future?

The Bangladesh government has released large stimulus packages to rescue the economy from the COVID-19 crisis. But will the country be able to pay it off?
May 13, 2020
Coronavirus Vaccines: State of Progress
Industry Insights
Coronavirus Vaccines: State of Progress

Vaccines for coronavirus are in the development process. A global initiative is underway but the challenge is equitable distribution.
8 Minutes May 13, 2020
COVID-19 And The Uncertain Future of The Garment Workers Of Bangladesh
Economy, Industry Insights
COVID-19 And The Uncertain Future of The Garment Workers Of Bangladesh

Covid-19 has only been accelerating the inevitable demise of the garment industry. The main victims are the millions of garment workers.

May 13, 2020
Impact of Coronavirus on Livelihoods: Rural and Low-Income Population of Bangladesh
Economy, Industry Insights
Impact of Coronavirus on Livelihoods: Rural and Low-Income Population of Bangladesh

The LightCastle team has been analyzing the macro and industry level picture and possible impacts wrought about by the Covid-19 crisis.

10 minutes to read May 12, 2020
Development Funding in Bangladesh: Understanding and Mobilizing Foreign Aid
Economy
Development Funding in Bangladesh: Understanding and Mobilizing Foreign Aid

The proper utilization of foreign aid is crucial to not only paving the way for sustainable development for Bangladesh but also in combating unforeseen challenges such as the Coronavirus pandemic crisis.
3 Minutes May 12, 2020
Oil & Gold Price: Global Market Turned Upside Down Amidst COVID-19
Economy, Industry Insights
Oil & Gold Price: Global Market Turned Upside Down Amidst COVID-19

COVID-19 hit the global oil economy hard, leading to a significant drop in demand, which is expected to fall by 9.3 million barrels per day in 2020. This creates an opportunity for countries reliant on imported oil. Meanwhile, gold prices have been on the rise due to economic uncertainty and investors seeking a safe haven
12 Minutes May 11, 2020

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