When asked why he robbed banks, the famous American bank robber, Willie Sutton, famously quipped “because that’s where the money is.” It seems that many of our leading business leaders have adopted a similar mindset over the past fifteen years. Regrettably for our nation, they have become alarmingly adept at robbing banks
In the last one week, Bangladesh has been in the grip of student unrest over the quota system, rendering discussions over its merits and demerits a household phenomenon. Steering away from political discussions, this assessment attempts to evaluate the socio-economic impact of the quota system on our government's vision of a Smart Bangladesh
Let’s begin with the central question to gauge what more this MPS could have done to increase the potency of monetary policy in restoring macro-financial stability.
The finance minister on Thursday placed the budget for fiscal year 2024-25, which is 4.6 percent bigger than the ongoing one. The increase is much lower than the average inflation seen in the last few years, reflecting the monetary constraints the government is facing as well as some of the realities of the crisis which commands a certain extent of belt-tightening
The temptation to prioritise quick profits over long-term sustainability and ethics is predominant.
Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, the former finance minister of Bangladesh, and more importantly, one of the architects of Bangladesh's economic development, left an undeniable legacy upon his passing, more than two years ago.
Pleasing your boss can sometimes feel like the game of Tom & Jerry, where you are Jerry trying desperately to avoid being Tom’s next kill.
This is exactly the question I came across from the investment community in the US, India, and Singapore in the last one month or so. They asked where the exchange rate may settle down and the local currency borrowing rate may go. If they invest in Bangladesh, will they be able to take back their return on investments timely and easily?
Given the challenges, the government must dive into the issues and come up with corrective measures immediately after taking charge
There are great bosses and HR colleagues, but how often do we talk about them
During the period of high inflation, it becomes crucial to manage personal finances effectively
According to Income Tax Act 2023, taxpayers don’t need to apply for a time extension and you may submit your tax return anytime
We need the central bank and the market operators to come up with the right price for the dollar
I had a very interesting experience recently being a part of a podcast on “The Generation Gap"
July 2023 was the warmest month on record, the Secretary General of the United Nations defined this moment as the arrival of the era of “global boiling”
It is essential that microcredit initiatives are well-designed, properly regulated, and tailored to the specific needs
In FY23, RMG contributed 10.35 % to the country's GDP, driving economic growth
