Non-interference in financial governance
The remarks made by the finance minister at the inauguration of the Bangladesh Start-up Investment Company (BSIC) have resonated widely across policy and business circles, largely because they carried a message that has long been awaited in the country's financial landscape: a commitment to reducing political interference in financial governance....
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Streamlining hawkers' trade on city footpaths
The perennial problem of encroachment on footpath by hawkers has seen several attempts to evict them from there during successive governments' rule but to no effect. Forcible eviction is no way of addressing the problem because the retail trade is a livelihood option for those small traders. Thankfully, the administration...
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The ugly truth bedeviling beauty product market
Bangladesh has seen a rapid growth in its cosmetic industry over the last few decades because of rising disposable incomes, changing lifestyle habits, the influence of social networking sites and increased awareness of beauty by people of all ages. At present, cosmetics such as those of top-quality international cosmetic companies...
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Reform the failing insolvency law
Insolvency law is a cornerstone of a functioning economy. A well-designed system allows financially distressed but viable businesses to recover, ensures fair treatment of creditors and maintains confidence in the market. When such a system fails, the consequences ripple across the economy, affecting investment, employment and financial stability.In Bangladesh, the...
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Safety of female students
Napoleon Bonaparte once said, "Give me an educated mother, and I shall promise you an educated nation." This timeless quote reminds us that today's female students are the builders of tomorrow's society. Therefore, ensuring their safety is not merely a personal issue; it is a national responsibility.Sadly, female students in...
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