Opinion

Reviving Bangladesh’s banking sector: A race against time for innovation and reform

—Mamun Rashid— Once a foundation of economic development, Bangladesh’s banking industry is on the verge of becoming its Achilles heel. Crushing non-performing loans (NPLs), poor governance, and stagnant innovation undermine

The price of survival

—Shabnam Sultana— Poverty is not the only problem that the poor have to face. The poor don’t read GDP reports, but they feel every shock, every price hike, every day

How Bangladesh can make its highways safer from heavy vehicle accidents

—Col Md. Shamim Iftakhar, NUP, PBGMS— The location of a crash plays a crucial role in determining the severity of the accident. In urban areas, the streets are narrower, traffic

India’s ‘push-in’ policy: What is the message for Bangladesh?

—H.M. Nazmul Alam— In a region already riddled with border disputes, demographic anxieties, and geopolitical tensions, India has added a controversial new chapter to its neighbourhood diplomacy. Over the past

Why job creation must come first

—Noshin Nawal— In Bangladesh, the economy grows, flyovers rise, export numbers impress, and yet the average citizen stares blankly at their plate, wondering how to make groceries last the week.

THE LAST WORD: Banking crisis exposed

—Tim Worstall— The banking system is in crisis — just as I’ve said for many years. Well, banking systems often have problems and it’s simple to claim that one of