Year after year, the government has been notably generous with subsidies and financial incentives. These supports are spread across various sectors. Key recipients include the energy and power sector, agriculture, and the export oriented industries. These financial interventions are undeniably a cr
Every time a president, prime minister, minister, senior bureaucrat or influential politician travels abroad for medical care or even routine check-ups, it sends a clear message to the public: our own healthcare system is not good enough, not even for those in charge. This message is even more con
The impact of a national newspaper is not measured by circulation alone. Circulation counts copies and clicks; it does not measure influence. Influence is the capacity to shape what a society discusses, how issues are framed, and which questions those in power cannot ignore. A newspaper may be wide
Development is a multidimensional process transforming countries from low-income to high-income, sustainable economies. It includes economic growth (measured in terms of GDP), as well as improvements in living standards, human capabilities, health and nutrition, education, and institutional quality
Economic growth cannot be sustained merely through increasing taxes, tightening regulations, or expanding compliance requirements. True and sustainable national prosperity is created when entrepreneurs, businesses, industries, and productive sectors are enabled to grow, innovate, employ people, gen
Global trade finance is entering a new phase in which blockchain is no longer viewed only as a crypto currency technology, but as infrastructure for faster, cheaper, and more transparent cross-border settlement. Around the world, banks, payment networks, and fintech firms are assessing stablecoins,
A recent assessment by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) incorporates a vital legal and political economy perspective to the continued discussion in Bangladesh about managing foreign direct investment (FDI). The report recognises the progress made by Bangladesh since i
For decades, economic sanctions have been among the most powerful instruments of global influence. By controlling access to finance, markets, and technology, the United States has used its dominance over the dollar-based system to project power worldwide. But that power is no longer absolute. As s
It is intriguing that major global lenders view infrastructure investment as a powerful pathway to accelerate Bangladesh's economic prosperity. Large-scale financing for transport, energy, ports, and urban development can unlock productivity, improve connectivity, and stimulate private sector activ
Bangladesh government has been trying to accelerate renewable energy- based power generation for diversifying primary energy sources. Bangladesh remains significantly behind its regional neighbours in renewable energy use. As reported, India, Pakistan, Vietnam and Thailand have considerably expande
In terms of the history and tradition of education, hardly any changes can compare to those taking place at the moment, thanks to the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). From the invention of printing to the advent of the internet, every significant technological breakthrough has increased a
Bangladesh's television industry is entering a period of significant transition. Broadcasters are correct to recognise that conventional television economics are under growing pressure. Advertising markets are evolving, digital platforms are fragmenting viewership, and the industry is increasingly
Bangladesh Bank has recently issued a complete guideline on foundation training for newly recruited officials of scheduled banks through BRPD-1 Circular No. 10 dated May 7, 2026. The guideline has come into effect immediately and will be applicable to all entry-level officials recruited by schedule
