Abdullah Shibli
AN OPEN DIALOGUE
Dr Abdullah Shibli is an Economist, and IT consultant. He previously worked for Harvard University and the World Bank.
AN OPEN DIALOGUE
Dr Abdullah Shibli is an Economist, and IT consultant. He previously worked for Harvard University and the World Bank.
One of my favourite economists, Daniel Kahneman passed away a few weeks ago, on March 27.
So, what is the takeaway for Bangladesh from these warnings coming from different corners?
The Copernicus Report is another reminder for global leaders about the global warming trajectory that we are on now.
The Federal Reserve System (Fed), the arbiter of monetary policy in the US, is facing a number of challenges
The responsibility for the current employability skills gap in Bangladesh is shared by many parties, including students and the UGC.
The latest Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll shows Trump leading Biden by seven points.
There have been reports of increase in food prices in domestic markets during the post-election weeks
Over the years, I have offered in these columns my ideas on solving some of Dhaka’s problems: overcrowding, traffic, and open garbage on the streets.
The Bangladesh government recently announced a move to roll out a pension plan, initially named the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS), during the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Writing about inflation and monetary policy when a major war is going on in Europe can appear very cynical, and can be likened to the situation where Nero played the fiddle while Rome was burning.
Russia’s military attack on Ukraine has unquestionably thrown the global economy off balance.
The fourth agricultural revolution (4AR), or Agriculture 4.0, refers to the anticipated changes from new technologies, particularly the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make smarter planning decisions and for better integration of robotics.
Bangladesh is gearing up for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Hardly a day goes by when a national political leader or a prominent civil society stalwart does not bring up the issues relating to 4IR in the national media. One could even say that 4IR is the new buzzword for the country.
Myanmar authorities appear to be getting away with their crimes as global attention is focused on the pandemic and, more recently, the Ukraine crisis.
Bangladesh has some very difficult—and one could say unpredictable—times ahead in the coming years.
I cannot say for sure what 2022 will bring for every person on this planet, but for me it signifies a bend in the road. Last year is gone, and I can only hope that the new one will bring for us all exciting experiences, fewer worries, new opportunities, and more fulfilment.
Covid-19 has taken a big toll on the tourism industry in countries that rely on foreign visitors. As new waves of infections take hold and ever-changing rules