Towards an austerity-driven revised FY26 budget
As far as a new fiscal year's budget is concerned, it was a tradition that its size would be bigger than that of the previous fiscal year. But the interim government seems to have departed from that norm by reducing the size of FY26's budget compared with the FY25's reflecting...
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Who will take responsibility for the poor?
Over the last five decades, Bangladesh has seen governments come and go, each promising to position the country as a model of development or as the next rising economic star in the region. Certain governments have, to their credit, achieved notable progress, although in an inconsistent rather than sustained manner....
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What to wear and what not
A short video clip showing a young lady and a man exchanging verbal arguments inside a public bus went viral recently. The incident began when the lady boarded the bus and was looking for a seat. The man, sitting next to the door, murmured a few words that made the...
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Why reward failure amid economic hardship
The anticipation surrounding the new pay scale for government employees has reached a fever pitch. Across ministries and departments, excitement is palpable as employees share their expectations with the pay commission. The minimum they confidently anticipate is a doubling of their current salary. Meanwhile, a silent cry echoes from the...
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Cost of political instability
As Bangladesh approaches elections, political instability and electoral tension are increasingly affecting the business environment. Frequent protests, strikes, and confrontations have disrupted economic activity and weakened investor confidence, slowing trade, industrial productivity and overall business operations.Major cities, including Dhaka and Chittagong, have been particularly affected. Transportation blockades and security concerns...
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