Opinion

Consequences of Strict Reforms in Tobacco Control Law and What We Can Do

—Barrister Mahmud Al Mamun Himu— As Bangladesh envisions a future marked by economic growth and improved quality of life, it faces a persistent challenge: the nuances around amending the Tobacco

DEMOCRACY CAN’T SURVIVE WITHOUT SAVING ECONOMY

—Aditi Karim— The economy and democracy are complementary, much like the two rails of a railway track. Just as a train cannot run without both rails, a state cannot function

Impact of bureaucratic inefficiency on the economy

—Ahmed Ashfaque Shahbaz— The bureaucratic system in Bangladesh is plagued with excessive red tape, which manifests through ineffective procedures and corruption, resulting in overspending on civil service that ultimately limits

Driving Bangladesh Bank’s low-cost green refinance schemes

—Shafiqul Alam— Clean energy solutions require a significant commitment of capital from the private sector. Bangladesh Bank’s low-cost green refinance schemes, offered at interest rates of up to five percent,

Bangladesh’s bureaucracy needs reinvention

—Dr Habib Zafarullah– Despite nearing almost six decades of independence, Bangladesh’s administrative system remains stuck in the past, a relic of British colonial rule. Originally designed to serve foreign rulers,

The cost of living (and leaving) with dignity

Why would one lead an honest and humble life in this country? –Brig Gen Qazi Abidus Samad– Massive wealth possessed by government officials disproportionate to their official perks and privileges