Controversial interest waiver Calls for quest grow
The recent parliamentary debate on the “Payment and Settlement Bill-2024” exposed a critical vulnerability within Bangladesh’s financial system the alarming trend of large corporations receiving...
Editorial
IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it
Danny Bradlow : The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is...
Bonding balancing individual autonomy and collective responsibility
Dr. Matiur Rahman : In the intricate tapestry of human connections, the bonds we form are both the essence of our social existence and the...
Teachers’ pension, students’ quota must not halt academic activities Govt should deal with prudence
JUST as Bangladesh’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams commenced, a wave of protests has swept across the universities around the country, throwing a wrench into...
Ensuring stability, govt should balance incentive cuts with RMG sector support
The government’s decision to cut export incentives for the garment sector has sparked debate. Industry leaders warn the move will cripple exports during a time...
Why university educators are worried over the Prottoy pension scheme
Masum Billah : In order to protest the government’s decision to mandate ‘the Prottoy Scheme’ for the teachers of public universities, they have announced...
Economy in jeopardy as irregularities grip banking sector
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Former Bangladesh Bank governor Dr. Mohammad Farashuddin has unveiled some truths about the country’s banking sector where regulations have remarkably...
No room for complacency in SDG pursuit
A recent report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reveals a slight decline in Bangladesh’s performance. This is a cause for concern and should not...
When and how will the education poverty circle disappear?
Masum Billah : Where do we stand in terms of removing illiteracy, let alone quality of education even though we have already crossed more than...
Relaxation of rules for government officials institutionalised corruption
For over two decades, Bangladesh has witnessed a troubling trend: the weakening of laws designed to curb corruption among government officials. This relaxation of rules,...
Globalisation reality and the G-7 conference
Prof Rayhan Ahmed Tapadar : The G-7 conference was held in Italy. This year’s conference focused on aid to Ukraine, Gaza ceasefire, immigration policy, international...
What makes Dhaka such an unliveable city?
Imagine a downpour bringing the capital to a halt for hours, overflowing streets turning into temporary canals. Traffic congestion is a daily ordeal, and the...