Economic Intelligence Bangladesh (EIB): A Research Initiative of The Business Standard (TBS) and DataSense
Identification of indicators, understanding baseline situation and setting milestones for ICT industry, Digital commerce, Freelancing, Entrepreneurship, and Startup Ecosystems in context of the Smart Bangladesh Agenda
Project timeline: March 2024 to present
Partners:
- The Business Standard (TBS)
Project objective:
EIB is a monthly publication that focuses on:
- Macroeconomic analysis
- Sectoral analysis
- Perspective of citizens and interest groups
- Issues related to sustainable development goals (SDGs)
- Global development and their implications
- Major trends in economy
EIB delivers exclusive economic and business intelligence tailored to Bangladesh’s evolving landscape. It conducts industry-focused research, visualizes complex data through compelling storytelling, and produces future-ready economic forecasts. By connecting global trends to local realities, EIB offers unbiased, actionable insights. The regular polls and surveys provide timely perspectives on the country’s economy, helping businesses, policymakers, and development partners make informed decisions.
The mission of EIB is:
- To empower decision-makers with actionable intelligence
- To transform complex economic data into accessible infographics
- To enable informed strategic decisions for businesses and policymakers
Project outcome:
- EIB serves: Policymakers, Business Community, Development Practitioners, Educators, Entrepreneurs, Researchers, Students, and the Government.
Locations the project served: Nationwide – covering multiple sectors and ministries across Bangladesh.
Impact:
- EIB equips decision-makers with data-driven insights that shape smarter economic policies and business strategies. It bridges the gap between research and real-world action, driving inclusive and informed growth in Bangladesh.
- EIB enhances stakeholders’ understanding of current economic and political progress and gaps.
- The EIB team brings together four decades of experience in journalism and economic research, with a multidisciplinary group of economists, finance professionals, creatives, and developers from TBS and DataSense.
EIB website: https://intel.tbsnews.net/
EIB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intel.tbsnews
EIB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/economic-intelligence-bangladesh/posts/