Purbachal plot case lesson for corrupt leaders
The verdict against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in three corruption cases involving valuable government plots has produced a moment of national reckoning over the abuse of political power and the dangers of unchecked authority. A Dhaka court sentenced her to a total of 21 years in prison and imposed...
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Global trade moderation and Bangladesh
The calendar year 2025 is now set to enter its final month tomorrow. In other words, just a month from now, the world will see the start of another year. The annual stock-taking of global economic performance is already underway, although only relevant data for the first three quarters (January-September)...
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As Dhaka's population surges, services go haywire
Dhaka as a city is imploding. Overpopulation has overwhelmed its civic amenities, while problem such as chronic traffic congestion, utility crises, environmental pollution, and other urban stresses continue to grow unchecked. Not long ago, it earned the distinction of being one of the least liveable cities in the world. One...
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Misleading credit ratings
Despite struggling with capital and provisioning shortfalls, as well as a large volume of non-performing and defaulted loans, most of the stressed banks received good ratings from credit rating agencies over the past years. Even those banks now undergoing mergers achieved A+ to AA in long-term ratings and ST-2 in...
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Economic shifts and branding
The Bangladesh economy has been affected by deteriorating economic conditions, rising inflation, currency depreciation, and a decline in purchasing power. It appears that the focus of key macroeconomic challenges has begun to shift towards how brands adapt, foster, and cultivate new approaches to engagement and brand communication.One of the impacts...
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