Productivity and growth model paradox

Rising nonperforming loans-projected to reach nearly Tk 6.5 trillion by the end of 2025-alongside widespread graft allegations, growing debt burden, decreasing local value addition and other warning signs suggest that Bangladesh's economy is increasingly burdened by entrenched rent-seeking behaviour. Instead of generating new wealth, many individuals and entities appear focused...

AI-powered embedded finance: ethics at a crossroads

Artificial Intelligence (AI), a significant technological advancement, is currently influencing activities across the globe, from less developed rural areas to highly industrialised economies. The applications of AI are not confined to daily human life but extend to crucial sectors such as medicine, innovation, research, education, and economic growth. Automation possesses...