crony capitalism

Crony capitalism stifled investment and growth in Bangladesh

Crony capitalism is deeply ingrained and has gotten in the way of a truly dynamic and inclusive economy in Bangladesh.

Three key triumphs that define August 5

The country’s future hinges on whether it can overcome autocratic governance, corruption, and crony capitalism.

Hasina’s 15-year rule / A regime of crony capitalists

When the Awami League (AL) announced its manifesto with the slogan ‘Charter for Change’ ahead of the general elections in 2008, it drew applause from various sections of society

Banks are vehicles for financial oligarchy: CPD

The financial oligarchy under crony capitalism in the country is using banks as vehicles to fulfil their goals, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

The contradiction between economic policy and practices

How much can declared policy intentions be taken at face value when simultaneous administrative and political steps signal different intentions?

Book Review / Are there any lessons for Bangladesh in Ashoka Mody's ‘India Is Broken’?

Both countries have had a single-minded focus on GDP growth, with not enough attention to jobs, climate, the distribution effects and the destructive impact of crony capitalism.

November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024

Crony capitalism stifled investment and growth in Bangladesh

Crony capitalism is deeply ingrained and has gotten in the way of a truly dynamic and inclusive economy in Bangladesh.

October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024

Three key triumphs that define August 5

The country’s future hinges on whether it can overcome autocratic governance, corruption, and crony capitalism.

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

A regime of crony capitalists

When the Awami League (AL) announced its manifesto with the slogan ‘Charter for Change’ ahead of the general elections in 2008, it drew applause from various sections of society

May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024

Banks are vehicles for financial oligarchy: CPD

The financial oligarchy under crony capitalism in the country is using banks as vehicles to fulfil their goals, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024

The contradiction between economic policy and practices

How much can declared policy intentions be taken at face value when simultaneous administrative and political steps signal different intentions?

April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023

Are there any lessons for Bangladesh in Ashoka Mody's ‘India Is Broken’?

Both countries have had a single-minded focus on GDP growth, with not enough attention to jobs, climate, the distribution effects and the destructive impact of crony capitalism.