Facilitating growth of CMSMEs
The latest findings from the Bangladesh Economic Census 2024 paint a disconcerting picture of the challenges facing cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs). According to official statistics, over one-third of economic units in Bangladesh lack access to easy loans from commercial banks and financial institutions, while a staggering 85.84...
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Projecting economy's true image
One of the many characteristics authoritarian rulers tend to project is that they are larger than life. So, they are in the habit of installing high-rise buildings, bridges, highways, mausoleums, grand religious edifices and so on. Of course, more than as part of doing any public good, they build those...
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Why evict allottees and demolish Ashrayan homes?
The August 5 changed life forever--- for some it is a new dawn, a fresh beginning on course of the cherished destiny but for others it is not so promising. Among the latter, leaving aside the political elements, there are people who joined the movement or had no part in...
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No Aram (comfort) in Arambagh
Arambagh, one of the most important bus stations in Dhaka, is located in Motijheel near the city centre. It serves as a key hub for long-distance buses travelling to various parts of Bangladesh, including Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, and Bandarban. As a result, the area witnesses a continuous influx...
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Freelancing redefines career
Freelancing has emerged as a game-changer for the younger generation in Bangladesh, particularly for Gen Z, which is redefining traditional employment norms. Born into a world driven by technology and connectivity, this generation has embraced freelancing as a flexible and empowering career path, breaking free from the constraints of conventional...
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