Budget and teaching third language
With a view to providing students with additional language skills so that they can enhance their employability and global outlook, a special plan has been...
Editorial
Urbanisation and inclusive development
In today’s rapidly changing world, economic growth can no longer depend solely on traditional sectors. While agriculture remains a vital component of many developing economies,...
This day in History
618: Coronation of Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries of Tang Dynasty rule over...
BBS’s Exaggerated Data on GDP Hinders the Government’s Proper Policymaking
BBS’s (Bangladesh Statistical Bureau’s) statistical errors, confusion and distrust of its data are not new. This crisis has always been a major structural obstacle in...
Budgetary constraints
Now that it’s June, it’s time to discuss the economy in Bangladesh. For the rest of the year, our topic is politics. No wonder we...
Driving Sustainable Banking in Bangladesh: HR Transformed into a Strategic Partner at Premier Bank PLC
Following the formation of its reconstituted Board of Directors, Premier Bank has aggressively embraced a “SERVICE FIRST” and compliance-driven culture. The bank is positioning its...
Decisions needed about the state-owned organisations at financial risk
The country’s state-owned institutions are a major source of government revenue. But there is also a reverse picture. The government has to provide subsidies and...
Bangladesh’s Next Development Challenge: Strengthening Democratic
Development is often measured through economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and improvements in social indicators. Yet the true sustainability of development depends not only on what...
Global Civilisation Initiative and the Path to a Shared Future
The international community on June 10 marked an important milestone with the observance of the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilisations, a day established by...
PM’s thought-provoking statement!
This is Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s very thought-provoking statement that he will not do what is popular;he will do what is right. This is a...
National Budget 2026-27: A Confident Presentation
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the highest ever Tk 9.38 lakh crore national budget for FY 2026-27 in parliament on June 11. This...
When Money Serves Humanity
“Having spent decades working with financial institutions across different markets, I have often observed that discussions about Islamic finance focus heavily on products and compliance....