Ending the culture of free bonuses
The new guidelines issued by the Financial Institutions Division for incentive bonuses of state-owned banks and financial institutions are driven as much by the aim of linking rewards to actual performance as by the broader need to bring discipline and accountability to a troubled sector. For a long time, these...
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Bangla-Indo trade sees modest rise despite restrictions
Notwithstanding a significant strain in relations, bilateral trade between Bangladesh and India witnessed a modest rise in the last fiscal year, reflecting the reciprocal reliance on each other for sourcing various goods for domestic consumption. It also indicates that long-term trading partners cannot abruptly end their partnership, despite deterioration in...
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Farmland protection act brooks no delay
In a country where agriculture remains the mainstay of the economy, the steady erosion of farmland is a cause for serious concern. An increasing number of farmers are losing their land and livelihoods as arable areas shrink under the combined pressures of climate change, rapid population growth, unplanned urbanisation, and...
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Pharmacists' role neglected
World Pharmacists Day 2025 was observed worldwide on September 25 under the theme "Think Health, Think Pharmacist." On this occasion, it is worth reflecting on the often-overlooked contribution of pharmacists in our healthcare system.Take the example of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Every day, thousands of patients queue at its outpatient...
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BKB rejoinder
The Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) in a rejoinder has contested certain aspects of the content of the post-editorial published in The Financial Express on Thursday. The Bank differed with a few figures concerning its classified loans and capital shortfall and transfer of officials and employees.BKB said its total loan portfolio...
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