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The urban-rural lending divide

Bangladesh is predominantly a rural country, with around 68 per cent of its population living in rural areas. A large segment of this population is deprived of formal banking services due to a lack of bank branches in remote areas. Although agent banking has helped improve financial inclusion over the...

Has interim govt been up to public's expectation?

The interim government inherited the virtual wreckage of a state left by the autocracy toppled in the popular upsurge. The financial sector, especially the banks were in a shambles. The ousted autocracy would like to portray a rosy picture of the economy with the help of manufactured data that the...

Saying no to suicide

That 40-41people terminate their lives every day, according to recent police data, in this country should send a chill down the spine. The very word 'suicide' has a story behind and that certainly is not very positive. People by nature are more epicurean than ascetic. But then what pushes one...

Erratum

The headline of the editorial in the December 28, 2025 issue of The Financial Express was erroneously printed as "Ensuring expeditions commercial justice". It should have been "Ensuring expeditious commercial justice". We regret the inadvertent mistake.

Discrimination against healthcare professionals

In the modern healthcare system, alongside doctors and nurses, medical technologists and diploma pharmacists play an essential role in ensuring accurate diagnosis and proper medication management. From the delicate scientific work of diagnosing diseases to guaranteeing the safe distribution and correct application of medicines, they bear critical responsibilities. But it...

Prolonged delays in public services

Public services are a key way through which a state ensures administrative support, development and justice for its citizens. However, in Bangladesh, prolonged delays in public services have become a persistent problem, causing widespread inconvenience and harassment.Even for simple certificates or approvals, people often need to visit government offices repeatedly....