Waleed Abedin | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
A moment of much-needed breath of fresh air for Bangladesh's people comes with the emergence of an interim government, headed by Dr Yunus. It's nothing short of a turning point for the nation, for a renascence. From an economic standpoint,...
Atiqul Kabir Tuhin | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Bangladesh came to pass a historical milestone when on June 5, 2024, the High Court ruled that the scrapping of the 30 per cent quota reservation for descendants of freedom fighters in government jobs was illegal. Few could have imagined...
Galib Nakib Rahman | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Who doesn't remember Tamim Iqbal charging down the wicket to hit a 6 off Zaheer Khan in 2007? Sadly, despite all of his heroics, who doesn't remember the overuse of his 'anchor role' to defend his sudden loss of striking...
Md Shamsul Hoque | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Bangladesh has achieved an impressive growth at 8.13 per cent until the pandemic hit. During the pandemic, the country witnessed GDP growth in 2020 and 2021 at 7.25 per cent alongside sustained US$ per-capita income in FY2022 containing the pandemic...
FHM Humayan Kabir, Arifur Rahman, Md Rafiqul Islam and SM Salahuddin | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
People's expectations from this interim government veritably know no bounds, in a feel-good ambiance. Since they had failed to speak freely during the unseated Sheikh Hasina government, now their expectations run sky-high from this neutral administration. But they haven't so...
Md. Rubaiyath Sarwar | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
What causes prices to rise in Bangladesh remains a moot question, especially as all well-meant efforts now virtually go in vain. From economists to common people, there is a common view-it has to be either a syndicate or a middleman....
Moslem Uddin Ahmed | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Corporate ownership of news enterprise is the latest among the modes of media ownerships in Bangladesh, as also elsewhere. This ownership pattern, offering lucrative pay-and-perk packages to journalists, emerged in an evolution spanning a few centuries. This one also seems...
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
In the last few years, we have experienced rapid advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Chatbots powered by AI are now at everyone's fingertips. We have seen increasing application of AI in many disciplines. Health care is also going through evolution...
T I M Nurul Kabir | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
The rapid growth of digital platforms is transforming our economic landscapes and social lives. Access to high-speed internet connections and the growing usage of digital applications, tools, and communication technologies are leading to a range of improved business outcomes, such...
Mohammad Avi Hossain | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Two economists -- Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson -- have just received the Nobel Prize in Economics for their outstanding work in the space of institutional and political economics in shaping the development of a nation. Their co-authored book...
Atiur Rahman | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Even though unprecedented geopolitical tensions are overwhelming the global leaders in not focusing on the biggest global crisis called growing climate change challenges, the climate compassionate leaders both in the public and private sectors are not sitting idle. They are...
M Abu Eusuf and Deen Islam | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
As Bangladesh navigates a shifting political landscape, the call for economic inclusivity is stronger than ever. At the heart of these changes lies an urgent need to make sure that every citizen can benefit from the nation's economic progress. For...
Shanawez Hossain and Saiqua Tabassum | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Is Bangladesh only desirable as an RMG export nation? This question presents a debate. As expected for a country at this stage of development, Bangladesh is still primarily focused on manufacturing and secondary industries. When discussions about business ties with...
Shafiun N. Shimul | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Corruption has long been a formidable barrier to economic development, social justice, and effective governance. Traditional methods of combating corruption have largely focused on punitive measures-punishing those who indulge in corrupt activities after the corruption has been detected. While punishment...
Serajul I. Bhuiyan | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Introduction: A new dawn for private sector growth As Bangladesh comes out of the political transitions of recent times, probably in no time in its history has the need for rejuvenation of the private sector become urgent. The private sector...
M. Rokonuzzaman | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
Upon reaching six to eight per cent growth through a labour-based industrial economy, less-developed countries and their advisers often extrapolate past successes to predict high-income status in the near future. Unfortunately, this outcome rarely materialises. Instead, after investing in infrastructure...
Rizwanul Islam | 2024-11-24 00:00:00
GDP growth as an indicator of progress is popular among politicians and policy makers all over the world. It is easy to use for demonstrating their performance and to convince voters to vote on their behalf (i.e., where people can...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2024-11-23 12:00:00
A risk of higher budget deficit looms as the government is set to commit to paying off all the accumulated power-sector dues by this fiscal yearend during a third review of the current IMF loan package next month.Officials say that,...
The Ireland national women's cricket team arrived in city on Friday to play a three-match ODI and three-match T20I series against the hosts, reports UNB. Nigar Sultana will lead the Bangladesh team in this series, while Gaby Lewis will lead...
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Nov 22 (AFP) : The death toll from two attacks in northwest Pakistan rose to 43, authorities said on Friday as they imposed a curfew and suspended mobile service in the remote mountainous district.Gunmen opened fire Thursday on...
SAVAR, Nov 22 (BSS) : BNP Vice-Chairman Advocate Zainul Abedin on Friday said that leaders and activists of the fascist Awami League (AL), including Sheikh Hasina, must be tried first and after that the people of the country will decide...
A court in Dhaka on Friday sent former superintendent of police (SP) of Betbunia Police Specialized Training Centre Mohiuddin Farooqui and additional superintendent of police (ASP) of Barishal Range Alep Uddin to jail in the case lodged over the murder...
NILPHAMARI, Nov 22 (BSS) : Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Affairs Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan said on Friday the government would float tenders for installation of 30-40 renewable energy projects next week."We can meet electricity demand during irrigation time,...
Dinajpur, Nov 22 (UNB): A staggering amount of Tk 100 billion (10,000 crore) spent on the Karnaphuli Tunnel has proven to be a wasted investment, said Mohammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Power, Energy, Mineral Resources, and Railways adviser, on Friday.Speaking to...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-23 00:00:00
The e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB), an organisation representing entrepreneurs in the digital commerce sector, has set up a 15-member support committee to assist the current administrator in overseeing the leadership election.The committee comprises London Bazar BD CEO Abdus Salam,...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-23 00:00:00
Downgrade ratings of Bangladesh by Moody's didn't appropriately reflect the positive changes in the political and economic areas following the mass uprising, says central-bank rebuttal that also requests a rethink.In a statement, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) said the New York-based...
Fire and smoke erupt from a building just after an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's southern Shayah neighbourhood on Friday amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. — AFP
FE REPORT | 2024-11-23 00:00:00
Trade deficit of the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) has stood at more than Tk 80 billion for various reasons, including the sale of the sweetener at a subsidised rate.Other reasons, according to sources, are insufficient basic raw...
FE REPORT | 2024-11-23 00:00:00
Speakers at an event on Friday highlighted the critical need for green industrialisation in Bangladesh to ensure sustainable development and attract foreign direct investment (FDI).They noted that foreign buyers favour green industries, and international investors seek opportunities in sectors with...
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