The renaissance of Bangladesh Bank and some expectations
We hope that the BB governor will continue the momentum and spirit to bring order and promote the economy.
2m ago
Can the new leadership save the economy?
Never has this country seen such a scholarly leadership team for economic policymaking in its history
3m ago
A philosophically incorrect, structurally frail budget
When commitments don’t match with actions, the budget becomes methodologically disturbing too.
5m ago
A former governor’s unpleasant truths about the banking sector
Economists are always noted for telling unpleasant truths because they go by numbers, research, theory, and judgement. Rarely do politicians—who can manufacture arguments to suit their purpose—endorse economists who are objective. Former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Mohammad Farashuddin has unvei
6m ago
The concept of a public institution eludes our central bank
BB has recently restricted the journalists’ access for no reason in sight.
6m ago
EXIM-Padma Bank 'merger': Turning rotten apples into fresh oranges?
Bangladesh Bank deserves credit for forging the deal of signing the MoU between EXIM Bank and Padma Bank on March 18.
7m ago
Why do people stash dollars under pillows?
It's because of the inflation-led pressures on Bangladesh’s taka and the central bank's undervaluation of the US dollar.
8m ago
The farce of expressing PCI in taka
This is nothing more than a poor trick that will eventually produce no real gain.
9m ago
September 4, 2024
The renaissance of Bangladesh Bank and some expectations
We hope that the BB governor will continue the momentum and spirit to bring order and promote the economy.
August 18, 2024
Can the new leadership save the economy?
Never has this country seen such a scholarly leadership team for economic policymaking in its history
June 11, 2024
A philosophically incorrect, structurally frail budget
When commitments don’t match with actions, the budget becomes methodologically disturbing too.
May 8, 2024
A former governor’s unpleasant truths about the banking sector
Economists are always noted for telling unpleasant truths because they go by numbers, research, theory, and judgement. Rarely do politicians—who can manufacture arguments to suit their purpose—endorse economists who are objective. Former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Mohammad Farashuddin has unvei
April 30, 2024
The concept of a public institution eludes our central bank
BB has recently restricted the journalists’ access for no reason in sight.
March 23, 2024
EXIM-Padma Bank 'merger': Turning rotten apples into fresh oranges?
Bangladesh Bank deserves credit for forging the deal of signing the MoU between EXIM Bank and Padma Bank on March 18.
March 11, 2024
Why do people stash dollars under pillows?
It's because of the inflation-led pressures on Bangladesh’s taka and the central bank's undervaluation of the US dollar.
February 20, 2024
The farce of expressing PCI in taka
This is nothing more than a poor trick that will eventually produce no real gain.
February 20, 2024
How default culture plagues Bangladesh’s banking sector
A pre-Socratic Greek philosopher named Parmenides first articulated the famous idea: “Nothing comes from nothing.” Later, it appeared in Aristotle’s Physics. The Roman philosopher,
January 25, 2024
New monetary policy is appropriate in direction, but inadequate in dosage
Why this behind-the-curve approach to fighting inflation?
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