The strategic paradigm of Bangladesh's economic growth

The last few weeks have witnessed discussions, deliberations, praises and criticisms pertaining to developments taking place in Bangladesh's economic and financial sectors. Economists, sociologists, retired bankers and many from civil society groups have given their opinions-- some constructive-- with regard to the evolving circumstances. This assumed particular significance as the...

Why markets and political scientists disagree on the G7

To say that this month's summit of G7 leaders in Canada was an unusual one would be an understatement. A traditionally friendly and predictable gathering of like-minded countries was marred by finger-pointing and disagreement, resulting in an inability to achieve consensus on a final communiqué. But, while political analysts were...