In the wake of rapid price hikes and a plunging Taka, Bangladesh’s economy is reeling under unprecedented strain. We unpack the causes and consequences of runaway inflation, the looming foreign‐exchange crunch, and the tough conditions imposed by the IMF’s latest bailout package. Featuring insights from macroeconomists, small‐business owners, and garment‐sector workers, this episode tracks who’s winning—and who’s paying the price—as Bangladesh scrambles to stabilize its markets and protect its most vulnerable citizens.