Chokepoints and the fragility of globalisation

The tensions between the United States (US), Israel, and Iran are not just another geopolitical confrontation-they are a reminder that globalisation, for all its scale, still runs through a narrow set of fragile chokepoints. The Strait of Hormuz, once again in focus, carries roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply-around...

Bank consolidation imperative: why the Resolution Law matters for stability

The unanimous passage of the Bank Resolution Bill 2026 in Bangladesh's Jatiya Sangsad comes at a critical juncture for the country's financial sector. Mounting stress in several weak banks reflected in high non-performing loans (NPLs), governance lapses, and capital shortfalls has eroded depositor confidence and constrained credit flows. The new...