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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
Impact of COVID-19 on South Asian Startups: Bangladesh & Pakistan
Entrepreneurship
Impact of COVID-19 on South Asian Startups: Bangladesh & Pakistan

LightCastle Partners and Invest2Innovate share the impact of Covid-19 on South Asian startups such as Bangladesh and Pakistan.
4 Minutes May 10, 2020
COVID-19 Impact on the Startups of Bangladesh
Entrepreneurship, Reports
COVID-19 Impact on the Startups of Bangladesh

To understand the impact of Covid-19 on local startups, LightCastle Partners commissioned an independent study called “COVID-19 Impact on the Startups of Bangladesh.”
May 9, 2020
COVID-19 Impact on the SME Sector of Bangladesh
Economy, Entrepreneurship, Reports
COVID-19 Impact on the SME Sector of Bangladesh

LightCastle Partners &a Sheba.xyz collaborated on an independent study about the “COVID-19 Impact on the SMEs of Bangladesh”.
10 minutes to read May 9, 2020
Impact Investing: New Frontier For Bangladesh?
Economy, Knowledge & Opinion
Impact Investing: New Frontier For Bangladesh?

Impact investments in Bangladesh can and will play a significant role in the growth of the country going into the next decade. But many there are many stakeholders who need to take steps to encourage investment in the impact space
4 Minutes May 6, 2020
Government Stimulus Packages in COVID-19: Will It Be Effective for Bangladesh?
Economy, Knowledge & Opinion
Government Stimulus Packages in COVID-19: Will It Be Effective for Bangladesh?

To stave off recession, GoB has announced stimulus packages worth BDT 1,000 billion. But will the Covid-19 stimulus packages of Bangladesh be effective?
7 Minutes May 5, 2020
Impact of Coronavirus on Livelihoods – Rural and Low-Income Population of Bangladesh
Reports
Impact of Coronavirus on Livelihoods – Rural and Low-Income Population of Bangladesh

LightCaslte Partners has conducted a rapid, nationwide survey of 160 rural farmers and workers, to evaluate the income-crippling effects of the pandemic and consequent lockdown.
1 Minute May 4, 2020
Leveraging Innovation for Bangladesh’s Growth
Economy, Knowledge & Opinion, Private Sector Development (PSD)
Leveraging Innovation for Bangladesh’s Growth

As it endeavors to become an upper-middle-income country by 2031, can Bangladesh leverage innovation to take its growth to new heights?

April 30, 2020

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