Atiur Rahman

Dr Atiur Rahman is Bangabandhu Chair professor at the University of Dhaka and a former governor of Bangladesh Bank.

LDC Graduation: Implications for Bangladesh beyond 2026

It is now more or less recognized that Bangladesh is one of the world’s fastest-growing and relatively more resilient economies.

7m ago

Bangabandhu: The namesake of Bangladesh

It may be more befitting to reflect on the egalitarian visions of Bangabandhu as a tribute to him on this day of his martyrdom.

1y ago

Dollar-Taka exchange rate will stabilise after realignment

Despite a lot of stress, the Bangladeshi taka remains one of the strong currencies in the region. No doubt, the taka is still overvalued and consequently, it is trying to realign itself with the value of the US dollar through measured depreciation.

2y ago

In search of digital financial inclusion in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been experiencing rapid financial inclusion in sync with faster adoption of digital technology.

2y ago

Towards sustainable finance: the global and local imperatives

Following the global financial crisis of 2009, there has been growing recognition that the financial system must stay grounded and look beyond short-termism.

3y ago
February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

LDC Graduation: Implications for Bangladesh beyond 2026

It is now more or less recognized that Bangladesh is one of the world’s fastest-growing and relatively more resilient economies.

August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

Bangabandhu: The namesake of Bangladesh

It may be more befitting to reflect on the egalitarian visions of Bangabandhu as a tribute to him on this day of his martyrdom.

May 22, 2022
May 22, 2022

Dollar-Taka exchange rate will stabilise after realignment

Despite a lot of stress, the Bangladeshi taka remains one of the strong currencies in the region. No doubt, the taka is still overvalued and consequently, it is trying to realign itself with the value of the US dollar through measured depreciation.

February 15, 2022
February 15, 2022

In search of digital financial inclusion in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been experiencing rapid financial inclusion in sync with faster adoption of digital technology.

September 12, 2021
September 12, 2021

Towards sustainable finance: the global and local imperatives

Following the global financial crisis of 2009, there has been growing recognition that the financial system must stay grounded and look beyond short-termism.