Higher govt borrowing might slow credit for private sector
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture as it grapples with the intricacies of its budgetary framework. The annual development programme (ADP), a cornerstone of the...
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Changing gender roles in Bangladesh
Dr Matiur Rahman : Bangladesh, a country with a rich cultural tapestry and a history shaped by diverse influences, finds itself at the crossroads of...
Why are our migrant’s wages so low in gulf countries?
According to the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, there are 43 Japanese, 32 Korean, 16 English, and four Chinese language training centres in...
Ensuring the education and rights of all children
Prof. Rayhan Ahmed Tapader : Children’s Day is celebrated several times a year under different names at the international level to establish children’s rights and...
Appropriate implementation of tax and transfer expenditure policies is required
Dr. SM Jahangir Alam : One of the two methods of raising revenue is adaptive tax policy and non-tax revenue policy. Another is to increase...
Ending child labour in Bangladesh requires urgent action
The recent findings from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) paint a grim picture of child labour. According to the National Child Labour Survey-2022, approximately...
The first Jummah of Ramadan: All Jummah days of this Holy month are more special and glorious
Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed : The holy month of Ramadan is the month of self-purification. Today (Friday) is the 4th day of mercy. 1st...
How costlier loans hurt entrepreneurs?
The prevailing economic challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Bangladesh paint a grim picture of a business environment under significant strain. The combination of a dollar...
Doctors should not be greedy persons
I would like to draw the attention of doctors to the fact that Bangladesh is a country with a financially weak population. More than 15...
Govt must stop foreigners working illegally in Bangladesh
Due to lax monitoring, more than 10 lakh foreign workers and employees are currently working illegally in Bangladesh, depriving local citizens of employment opportunities based...
Burma now known as Myanmar in trouble
Mohammad Amjad Hossain : Having been born in Rangoon in 1942, I have developed an interest to know much more information about present-day Myanmar, formerly...
Why is FDI so slow in the first half and how to increase it?
BANGLADESH’S sluggish Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows paint a worrying picture of its economic prospects. The recent 27.53% decline in FDI during the first half...