US delegation's upcoming visit
Since the interim government assumed office, the first foreign delegation set to visit Bangladesh -- a high-profile one at that -- will be a US inter-agency team on September 14-15. According to media reports that cited top sources in Washington, the US delegation wants to initiate economic discussions with Bangladesh,...
Read more
Reform commissions on their salvaging mission
In his second address to the nation, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has made the most important announcement of forming six reform commissions assigning those with the task of recommending amendments to provisions in their respective areas. The purpose is to attain the goal of a governance system for the...
Read more
Nation must take victory to its logical conclusion
At a most critical time of the nation's history, the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, has taken over the de facto cabinet left vacant by the deposed Awami League government. It has got the onerous job of pulling the civil administration, military administration, police service, judiciary,...
Read more
Reducing mobile call rate
Mobile phones have now become essential to everyday life. Men, women, and even children use mobile phones requiring them to spend money. Some people manage these expenses from their limited incomes. Currently, the call rate for every operator exceeds Tk 0.60 per minute.Businesses, located in villages or cities, rely heavily...
Read more
Redefining MSMEs for inclusive financing
The identification of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Bangladesh, as in many other countries, is primarily based on criteria such as the number of employees, turnover, and assets. However, MSMEs encompass diverse business models and performance levels, which are often overlooked. Under the legal definition in Bangladesh, many...
Read more
