A tumultuous year for the economy
History repeats itself, though not fully, but history is the best educator. As we approach 2018, we can take lessons from the economic successes and failures of 2017.
No honking, please
It is my great pleasure to be back in Dhaka for professional purposes after having lived overseas for two decades.
Why Patal Rail is a must for Dhaka
The government is again contemplating building the nation's largest airport somewhere in the southwest part of the country.
Do we really need a central bank?
Pet doors are small portals at the bottom of doors to let pets move in and out of the house. Sir Isaac Newton once made one big hole for a cat and one small hole for its kittens in the same door.
How India became a growth generator
Addressing Rabindranath Tagore, the American philosopher Will Durant once pronounced, “You alone are sufficient reason why India should be free.
Record economic growth and the tasks ahead
The 7.28 percent economic growth achieved in the last fiscal year, which the government has reported recently, is the second highest growth rate in Bangladesh's history.
Organising the calendar and advancing the clock
Economist William Nordhaus found a political business cycle for the United States. He showed how the behaviour of the US economic cycle depends on which party, Democrat or Republican, comes to power. Whether our economic cycle significantly varies based on any political party remains a subject of study.
How can Bangladesh move forward faster?
Banglade-sh placed 177th out of 190 countries in the world in the latest Doing Business Index, taking a step back from last year's position.
Posters and publicity syndrome
While visiting Princeton University in New Jersey recently, the idea of visiting Albert Einstein's residence tickled my mind.
Ten Years of The Great Recession: The American economy is back on its feet
The US economy has turned back. The last quarter posted three percent growth—much higher than their long-term two percent growth. US GDP has crossed the USD 19 trillion mark for a population size of 326 million, making per capita income USD 59,000 annually.