BD 2025

The Year of Institutional Rebirth

2025 marked the stabilization of Bangladesh under the Interim Government. Focus shifted from the immediate aftermath of the July-August uprising to deep-seated systemic reforms in the judiciary, police, and election commission.

Forex Reserves
$21.4B
Stabilized Growth
Avg. Inflation
9.2%
Easing from Peak
Remittance (Annual)
$26.5B
Historic High
Reform Status
75%
Commission Reports Filed

Remittance & Reserve Trajectory (2025)

2025 Factual Log

FEBRUARY: Banking Reform Commission initiates audit of top 10 troubled banks.
JUNE: Interim Government signs major trade pact with EU to secure GSP+ post-LDC.
AUGUST: Nationwide flood relief operations utilize decentralized local council funds.
NOVEMBER: Election Commission publishes draft voter list with digitized biometrics.

The Six Pillars of Reform

The Interim Government formed six commissions to overhaul the Constitution, Election System, Judiciary, Police, Anti-Corruption Commission, and Public Administration. 2025 saw the culmination of these reports into actionable white papers.

Commission Milestone Completion (%)

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Judiciary Independence

Formal separation of the lower judiciary from the executive branch finalized in May 2025.

🗳️

Election Commission

Removal of partisan influence through a new search committee law and digitized transparency tools.

👮

Police Reform

Introduction of the "Citizen-Centric Policing" manual and decentralization of police headquarters.

Banking Sector Overhaul

The Bangladesh Bank implemented aggressive measures to recover defaulted loans and stabilize the Taka. Mergers of weak banks with stronger state and private entities characterized the Q3 2025 financial landscape.

NPL Recovery Status

Total Defaulted Loans Recovered: 42k Crore BDT

Garment Sector (RMG) Performance 2025

Growth attributed to increased "Green Factory" compliance and US/EU market share shift.

Rooppur Nuclear (RNPP)

Factual Update 2025: Unit 1 reached 95% completion with fuel loading finalized. Full commercial operation scheduled for early 2026.

Matarbari Port

Deep sea port channel dredging reached record depths, allowing initial docking of Panamax vessels for power plant coal supply.

2025 Energy Mix Actuals

Natural Gas
54%
Coal
18%
Imports (Grid)
12%
Renewables
4%

Climate Resilience 2025

A volatile monsoon season in August 2025 tested the new decentralized disaster management system. Relief was distributed via digital cash transfers to 3 million families.

14%
Crop Loss Impact

Monsoon Rainfall Comparison (mm)

"Data indicates a shift towards more intense, short-duration rainfall cycles."