The exodus of over 600,000 investors from Bangladesh’s stock market over the past five years is a stark warning signal that cannot be ignored. With approximately 76,492 non-resident Beneficiary Owners (BO) and around 548,475...
Farrukh Khosru & Shahariar Islam Sovon : Judicial independence, a cornerstone of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, is essential for ensuring the rule of law in a democratic state. Without an...
The recent conference hosted by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has highlighted the urgent concerns of business leaders regarding law and order and energy security — two pillars that underpin economic...
The rapid expansion of the baby food market in Bangladesh, now valued at Tk 5,000 crore, presents a complex challenge that warrants urgent attention. As working mothers turn to commercial baby food due to...
This newspaper on Friday reported that the streets of Dhaka, bustling with life and commerce, are marred by a troubling reality: the rampant extortion plaguing small traders and hawkers. An organised network of extortionists,...
Bangladesh stands as a titan in the global garment manufacturing landscape, boasting an impressive array of 250 spinning factories, 500 fabric factories, and 200 dyeing and finishing mills. Yet, despite this robust infrastructure, the...
The violent clash that erupted on Monday between students of Shaheed Suhrawardy College and Dr Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College is a stark reminder of the destructive potential of internal conflicts within educational institutions. This...
Though the entrepreneurial spirit is often hailed as the backbone of economic progress, for many in Bangladesh, this spirit is stifled by an overwhelming bureaucratic maze. Our newspaper on Monday reported that the recent...
The recent revelations surrounding the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) have ignited renewed fears of widespread corruption and inefficiency in the fertilizer supply chain. Our newspaper on Sunday reported that an investigation has uncovered...
The prices of potato, long considered a cheap vegetable, have now risen beyond the reach of the poor. This year, potato prices have increased to such an extent that it has broken all previous...
The alarming rise in defaulted loans within the banking sector is a pressing concern that demands immediate attention. An English newspaper on Wednesday reported that with the figure set to double as the Bangladesh...
The recent downgrade of Bangladesh’s sovereign rating by Moody’s from B1 to B2 is a stark reminder of the fragility that has permeated the nation’s banking and economic sectors. Our newspaper on Tuesday reported...
