Mamun Rashid

Mamun Rashid, an economic analyst, is chairman at Financial Excellence Ltd and founding managing partner of PwC Bangladesh.

Conflicts of interest in business erode integrity

When we hear the phrase “conflict of interest,” many of us picture shady backroom political deals. But in truth, conflicts of interest are just as rampant in the world of business, especially in Bangladesh’s fast-growing economy, where family ties and personal connections often blur professional lines.

6d ago

Post-LDC challenges and the future of Bangladesh's exports

The path ahead is becoming clearer, and more complicated.

1w ago

Strengthening leadership to regain trust in private banks

Moody’s recently downgraded the outlook for Bangladesh’s banking sector to negative due to increasing asset risks and worsening economic conditions.

1w ago

Our startup ecosystem needs nurturing

The start-up ecosystem in Bangladesh is experiencing a period of exciting growth, driven largely by a youthful, entrepreneurial population eager to make their mark.

2w ago

New tariffs may hurt Bangladesh, and US too

US President Donald Trump has done what he had long wanted to do – try to increase America’s revenue in every possible way.

2w ago

A legal roadmap to recovering stolen assets

Bangladesh needs rigorous legal strategy to reclaim its illegally transferred assets.

3w ago

Succeeding in a performance culture

I, along with some seniors from Standard Chartered Bank, went to meet the-then finance minister SAMS Kibria in late 2000 to share our decision to acquire ANZ Grindlays Bank.

3w ago

Budget: Don’t kill the golden goose

Despite being a humble banking professional, I am very lucky to have been engaged with the country’s budgetary process since the early ‘90s. Many champions, including Saifur Rahman, Shah AMS Kibria, AB Mirza Azizul Islam, Akbar Ali Khan, Masihur Rahman and Khairuzzaman Chowdhury, valued my inputs and private sector insights.

1m ago
April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025

Conflicts of interest in business erode integrity

When we hear the phrase “conflict of interest,” many of us picture shady backroom political deals. But in truth, conflicts of interest are just as rampant in the world of business, especially in Bangladesh’s fast-growing economy, where family ties and personal connections often blur professional lines.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Post-LDC challenges and the future of Bangladesh's exports

The path ahead is becoming clearer, and more complicated.

April 13, 2025
April 13, 2025

Strengthening leadership to regain trust in private banks

Moody’s recently downgraded the outlook for Bangladesh’s banking sector to negative due to increasing asset risks and worsening economic conditions.

April 11, 2025
April 11, 2025

Our startup ecosystem needs nurturing

The start-up ecosystem in Bangladesh is experiencing a period of exciting growth, driven largely by a youthful, entrepreneurial population eager to make their mark.

April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025

New tariffs may hurt Bangladesh, and US too

US President Donald Trump has done what he had long wanted to do – try to increase America’s revenue in every possible way.

April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

A legal roadmap to recovering stolen assets

Bangladesh needs rigorous legal strategy to reclaim its illegally transferred assets.

March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025

Succeeding in a performance culture

I, along with some seniors from Standard Chartered Bank, went to meet the-then finance minister SAMS Kibria in late 2000 to share our decision to acquire ANZ Grindlays Bank.

March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

Budget: Don’t kill the golden goose

Despite being a humble banking professional, I am very lucky to have been engaged with the country’s budgetary process since the early ‘90s. Many champions, including Saifur Rahman, Shah AMS Kibria, AB Mirza Azizul Islam, Akbar Ali Khan, Masihur Rahman and Khairuzzaman Chowdhury, valued my inputs and private sector insights.

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025

We must create an equitable tax system

In Bangladesh, nearly 70 percent of total tax revenue comes from indirect taxes.

March 16, 2025
March 16, 2025

Transforming banking with digital innovation

The banking industry is profoundly transformed by changing customer behaviour, technological advancements, and competitive pressures.