In August 2024, 60% of respondents believed the country was moving in the right economic direction
The survey findings on Bangladesh’s economy and political optimism
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The survey findings on Bangladesh’s economy and political optimism
Public confidence in Bangladesh’s economic direction has declined significantly over the past year, according to a recent survey.
In August 2024, 60% of respondents believed the country was moving in the right economic direction. However, by July 2025, this figure had fallen to 45%.
The survey, titled “Public Opinion, Experiences, and Expectations, July 2025,” was conducted jointly by Voice for Reform and the Brac Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD).
The results were released today (11 August) at the National Archives Auditorium in Agargaon, Dhaka. BIGD fellow Syeda Salina Aziz presented the keynote paper.
The decline in political optimism is even more pronounced. Only 42% of people in July 2025 believe the country is on the right political track, a steep fall from 56% in October 2024 and 71% in August 2024.
The survey also indicates a shift in what people perceive as the country’s most pressing problems. The issue of price increases, which was a major concern for 50% of people in October 2024, has dropped to just 9%. Instead, new issues have risen to the forefront.
The most significant problem identified by respondents in July 2025 was the lack of a newly elected government, cited by 18% of people. This was followed by economic and business recession (15%) and political instability (13%).