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Information commission needs independence

As Bangladesh faces escalating demands for greater accountability in governance, the prolonged dysfunctioning of its information commission signals a troubling disregard for the nation's commitment to transparency. Six months after the 2024 political changeover, the commission remains non-functional, its leadership positions vacant despite discussions with the interim government. This alarming...

Fixing the problems of Islamic banks

Despite various criticisms, Islamic banking has been growing continuously worldwide for a long time due to its profit-risk sharing structure, inclusiveness, and real asset-backed transactional features. This growth signifies the potential of Islamic banking to transform the financial landscape. Islamic banking is defined as a banking system that is in...

A major quake striking BD not a remote possibility

The frequent low-intensity tremors felt in various parts of Bangladesh due to earthquakes in neighbouring countries serve as a grim reminder of the country's seismic vulnerability. Over the past 10 days, Bangladesh has experienced four earthquakes. The most recent one, on Wednesday, had its epicentre approximately 449 kilometres from Dhaka...

Issues with Dhaka Elevated Expressway

The Dhaka Elevated Expressway, designed to alleviate traffic congestion, has unfortunately introduced several challenges that raise concerns.One significant issue is the high toll fees, which make the expressway inaccessible to many daily commuters. As a result, a large portion of vehicles continues to rely on regular roads, limiting the expressway's...

Breaking barriers for young entrepreneurs

Starting a business is never easy, but for young entrepreneurs, it can often feel almost impossible. While they bring fresh ideas and creativity to the table, a lack of funding, industry experience, and connections often holds them back. On top of that, established companies already dominate the market, making it...

Why fixed deposits are preferred over bonds

The popularity of fixed deposits (FDs) exceeds bond investments in Bangladesh. Numerous elements such as risk aversion together with financial literacy and institutional factors result in this phenomenon.Research data indicates that Bangladeshis view fixed deposits' risk levels as lower than those of bonds by 60.6 per cent. Fixed deposits provide...