BBS’s (Bangladesh Statistical Bureau’s) statistical errors, confusion and distrust of its data are not new. This crisis has always been a major structural obstacle in...
Now that it’s June, it’s time to discuss the economy in Bangladesh. For the rest of the year, our topic is politics. No wonder we...
Following the formation of its reconstituted Board of Directors, Premier Bank has aggressively embraced a “SERVICE FIRST” and compliance-driven culture. The bank is positioning its...
The country’s state-owned institutions are a major source of government revenue. But there is also a reverse picture. The government has to provide subsidies and...
Development is often measured through economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and improvements in social indicators. Yet the true sustainability of development depends not only on what...
The international community on June 10 marked an important milestone with the observance of the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilisations, a day established by...
This is Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s very thought-provoking statement that he will not do what is popular;he will do what is right. This is a...
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the highest ever Tk 9.38 lakh crore national budget for FY 2026-27 in parliament on June 11. This...
“Having spent decades working with financial institutions across different markets, I have often observed that discussions about Islamic finance focus heavily on products and compliance....
Budgets are often described as financial documents. In reality, they are political documents disguised as accounting exercises. They reveal not only where a government wants...
Every year, the national budget sparks discussions centered on economic growth, investment, revenue collection, infrastructure development, and macroeconomic stability. This year is no exception. The...
Economists, business leaders, political parties and people from different professions are expressing their opinions since the highest ever of Tk 9.38 crore proposed budget for...
