Opinion

February 24, 2025, 4:37 am

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Opinion

Why consolidation is crucial for Bangladesh’s banking future

—Syed Sadaf Sultan— By all objective measures, Bangladesh’s banking system is overcrowded. There are 62 scheduled banks under the supervision of Bangladesh Bank, a number that far exceeds that of

How we should build Brand Bangladesh

—Ashfaq Zaman— If we think about what defines a country, it can feel challenging to articulate. However, the identity of a country is not unlike the identity of a person—it

NEW POLICY OFFERS HOPE DESPITE HUGE UNPAID DEBT

M Munir Hossain It appears the euphoria that followed the ousting of the prolonged and deeply unpopular fascist Awami League regime is fading fast, giving way to disappointment – and

Dhaka and New Delhi have much to gain from a positive bilateral engagement

–Md Touhid Hossain— Relations between Bangladesh and India have reached a critical juncture following the ouster of the Awami League regime in a student-led mass uprising in July-August 2024. It

AI BOOM FUELLING THE GLOBAL ENERGY RACE

—Sulochana Ramiah Mohan— In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond science fiction to actively reshape global economies, the stakes have never been higher but with Elon Musk

To solve the Rohingya crisis, we must address the root causes

—Dr Mohammad Zaman— The Rohingya crisis continues to mystify everyone with its uncertainties. In 2017, close to a million Rohingya people took refuge in Bangladesh over a period of only