For a brighter tomorrow, put an end to corruption today
The intricate connection between politics and corruption in Bangladesh raises profound concerns that demand immediate attention.
Challenges on the road to becoming the 28th largest economy
Bangladesh undeniably stands out as one of the most promising economies in the region. Despite facing resource constraints, the country has made commendable economic and social progress since independence.
A concerning rise in income inequality
Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades
Why remitters still prefer hundi
Why have we failed to translate a record worker outflow into an increase in remittance inflow?
Our ‘I hate politics’ generation
It is the utter failure of our political leadership that it has created a sense of disillusionment and disengagement among young people.
How can we become an attractive investment destination?
Economic growth and business development are highly dependent on the business climate created by socio-economic policies and political decisions of governments.
Education system in Bangladesh needs to change
In Bangladesh, although primary education is free and the government provides the textbooks, more than 4.3 million children aged 6-15 years are not in school.
Sustaining our economic growth for a better society
While most economies around the world today are suffering from an economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6.4 percent in the 2021-22 fiscal year (FY), according to the World Bank.
November 6, 2019
To end poverty, we need peace and justice first
Today we live in a world that is more divided than ever. It’s filled with hatred, double standards and hypocrisy, conflict, war, uncertainties and many other
October 12, 2019
Tackling the global refugee crisis
For a moment, imagine yourself being forced out of your country. You are running for your life, leaving everything behind.
September 30, 2019
The ‘Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome’ and our dilemma
How to get rich quick? That’s the question I once asked my professor of economics when I was studying in the United States in the late ‘80s. Without a moment’s hesitation, he said, “Well, son, if getting rich is really important to you, then you should probably not study economics, better go to any third world country and start your own business or just get into politics.”
August 25, 2019
Violence against women is a men’s issue
Violence against women and girls is a major global issue. It is no more confined to a specific culture, region or country, or to particular groups of women within a society; it is prevalent in every corner of the globe that impacts women and girls,
June 16, 2019
The world is sadder, angrier and more fearful than ever
Today, about 7.7 billion people call earth their home but our present home (world) is just not that happy of a place—at least, not according to the people living in it. Last year, US-based analytics firm Gallup conducted a global survey, asking 151,000 people in 143 countries
April 27, 2019
Ending child marriage is good economics
Recently, I came across a news report that is quite shocking and concerning. A UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) study reveals
April 9, 2019
What the rising GDP and per capita income are not telling us
On April 4, 2019, the World Bank presented its latest economic forecast that Bangladesh's economy will grow at 7.3 percent in the
March 20, 2019
'Women hold up half the sky'
Women in Bangladesh have made their mark in multiple fields, from the farms to the peak of the Himalayas, from the sports arena to high-tech jobs, from the handicrafts industry to the Gono Bhaban.
March 2, 2019
'Demographic dividend' could turn into a 'demographic disaster'
Bangladesh has a fairly young population with 34 percent aged 15 and younger and just five percent aged 65 and older. At present, more than 65 percent of our population is of working age, between 15 and 64.
February 6, 2019
Checking capital flight before it is too late
In a recently published report by the Washington-based research institute Global Financial Integrity (GFI), Bangladesh has been ranked second in South Asia in terms of illicit outflows of money.
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