A new dawn of hope breaks over Bangladesh
The people of Bangladesh, who practically remained disenfranchised for more than one and a half decades under the ruthlessly autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina, could finally cast their ballots last Thursday (February 12, 2026) to elect the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (legislature). Notably, Sheikh Hasina was ousted on August 5, 2024...
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The ups and downs of gold price
Why is the price of gold swinging so sharply in Bangladesh? The most common explanation is both simple and unsatisfying. Prices move because the global market moves. Since Bangladesh neither sets nor significantly influences international prices, its domestic market ends up following what happens abroad. Yet, while technically correct, this...
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Falgun: Time for rebellion and love
Spring, Basanta, starts today in Bangladesh as winter recedes, leaving a modest touch of Nature, reminding poet Subhash Mukhopadhyay's famous stanzas: "Phool Phutuk, Na Phutuk/Aj Bosonto" ( It is spring today, no matter if flowers bloom or not). In the urban life, it requires calendar to know the cycle of...
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Policy guidelines to develop bond market
Developing Bangladesh's bond market requires clear policy guidelines to facilitate investment and ensure market confidence. Currently, financial institutions such as banks and NBFIs must seek pre-approval from the SEC, while bond issuance-even private placements-requires Bangladesh Bank's permission. Establishing a framework of parameters under which NBFIs can issue bonds without prior...
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Boosting FDI
Foreign direct investment plays a pivotal role in growing a nation's economy, especially in the case of emerging countries like Bangladesh. A rapidly growing economy with a vast number of workers, FDI is the fuel for the nation's industries, technological advancement and overall economic growth. Foreign direct investment refers to...
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