Bipartisan politics augurs well for Bangladesh democracy

Democratic culture, practised in Bangladesh since inception, has been marked by marginaisation of opposition. Towards the end of the autocratic rule that ended in a violent overthrow in July movement in 2025, the main opposition was completely throttled, its leaders either behind bars or on the run to avoid arrests....

Gaps in CIB reporting: A concern for credit risk management

In Bangladesh's banking sector, the Credit Information Bureau (CIB) report of Bangladesh Bank is a cornerstone of prudent lending decisions. Before approving any loan or credit facility, banks rely heavily on this report to assess a borrower's creditworthiness. It provides a consolidated view of existing liabilities, repayment behaviour, overdue status,...