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.
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Can the new leadership save the economy?
Never has this country seen such a scholarly leadership team for economic policymaking in its history
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A philosophically incorrect, structurally frail budget
When commitments don’t match with actions, the budget becomes methodologically disturbing too.
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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
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The concept of a public institution eludes our central bank
BB has recently restricted the journalists’ access for no reason in sight.
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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.
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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.
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The farce of expressing PCI in taka
This is nothing more than a poor trick that will eventually produce no real gain.
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May 30, 2023
The nation expects brevity and sobriety in the budget
Understanding the nation’s expectations in designing the budget for FY2024 is essential
May 21, 2023
What makes Bangladesh the 'champion' of default loans?
The news of Bangladesh occupying the second-highest position in South Asia in terms of a bad loan ratio is no surprise.
April 9, 2023
In search of a happier Bangladesh
The World Happiness Report 2023 has placed Bangladesh in the 118th position out of 137 countries.
March 19, 2023
Should US bank failures concern Bangladesh’s financial sector?
What has led to bank failures in the US may look different from what Bangladeshi banks are living through now, but the bottom line is the same.
March 8, 2023
Is dual citizenship to blame for money laundering?
“Is Bangladesh a place of looters?” – this question was raised by the High Court last month.
February 11, 2023
Why Bangladesh Bank needs to be fully independent
If you ask someone from a country with a decent economy whether the central bank should be allowed to exercise independence in its policymaking, they will say that not giving independence to the central bank is like letting someone drive a car while keeping their hands tied behind their back. The question is not why, but how to give more independence to the institution.
February 7, 2023
Bangladesh can avoid the middle-income trap yet
Bangladesh’s economic leadership must devote its integrity to ensuring quality growth along with lower income inequality.
January 17, 2023
Bangladesh’s Monetary Policies: A poor dose of the right medicine
Bangladesh Bank has missed the train by caving in to the pressure of the finance ministry, which dictates policymaking at the central bank being driven by short-term political interests.
January 1, 2023
2023 will be the year of inflation and financial turpitude
While the government is distracted by elections, the financial economy will suffer
December 18, 2022
Time for a new central bank and monetary policy
The recent policy changes have been so enormous that they have already made the old monetary policy largely defunct.
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