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Helping banking sector stand on its feet

Disbursement of loans bending rules to businesses enjoying political favour during the previous regime had been behind stiff rise in non-performing loans (NPLs) or bad debts in the banking sector. Though substantial amounts of funds were thus siphoned from the banks using fictitious names of borrowers and relaxing banking rules...

Strategising export diversification

Export diversification has long figured prominently in discussions about the country's export strategy, driven primarily by the overwhelming reliance on ready-made garments (RMG). The push for diversification stems from the need to strengthen the overall export sector by reducing dependence on a single product and enhancing the performance of other...

Redesigning technical education

The biggest demand that emerged out of the July uprising was the demand for jobs. For decades, the education system in this country has been blamed for producing graduates with sub-par skills. Indeed, this issue has been the subject matter of a survey carried out by the Center for Policy...

Agonies of July uprising victims

As the interim government formed after the July uprising nears its 100-day mark, questions arise about its commitment to support victims of the mass uprising. Despite promises, a complete list of the dead and injured remains unpublished. This lack of transparency casts doubt on the progress of aid and rehabilitation...

Lack of derivatives trading in Bangladesh stock markets

The absence of derivatives trading in Bangladesh highlights structural and regulatory gaps in the capital market. These challenges have made it difficult to introduce financial instruments like options and futures, which are common in more developed markets.One of the biggest hurdles is the lack of a regulatory framework. The Bangladesh...