50 Years of Bangladesh: Accelerating export-led industrialisation
Bangladesh’s economy has experienced significant structural transformation during the last five decades. At the time of its independence,
“There should be at least five more MFS competitors”
What was the situation of the Mobile Financial Services (MFS) industry before Nagad came onto the scene?
The journey at 50: Looking back, looking ahead
Bangladesh and I shared our first decade together. Unsurprisingly and somewhat self-servingly, I tend to relate to Bangladesh’s journey at an instinctive level, the way one remains absorbed with one’s own life,
Golden jubilee of Bangladesh rings silver jubilee of mobile
Bangladesh celebrated its silver jubilee of independence in 1996. It coincided with Awami League’s triumphant return to power after 21 years with Sheikh Hasina’s prime ministerial debut.
Bangladesh economy through a “turning point’ lens
The economy of Bangladesh has come a long way in the past 50 years. The enduring image of Bangladesh earlier was that of a disaster victim.
Bangladesh at 50: Some reflections
For our generation, who grew up when the Bengali nationalist movement was gaining momentum and witnessed the genocide and National Liberation War of 1971, the golden jubilee celebration of Bangladesh is a time for both celebration and reflection.
Fifty years of disaster risk governance in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has been facing the challenges of disasters due to natural or anthropogenic causes for decades. Prior to independence, this part of land was recognised only as a poor and disaster-prone one.
Mega Infrastructure needs mega planning
Mega infrastructure includes power, telecommunications, transportation, housing and health. Skilled engineering and technical professionals with ample understanding of the evolving needs of the industry and society are the key to successful planning, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of mega infrastructures.
The journey at 50: Looking back, looking ahead
Bangladesh and I shared our first decade together. Unsurprisingly and somewhat self-servingly, I tend to relate to Bangladesh’s journey at an instinctive level, the way one remains absorbed with one’s own life,
“There should be at least five more MFS competitors”
What was the situation of the Mobile Financial Services (MFS) industry before Nagad came onto the scene?
Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh
For Bangladeshis in their motherland and the world over, celebrating 50 years of their independence and the centenary birth anniversary of the one who led us in this journey to freedom, this is indeed a milestone.
50 Years of Bangladesh: Accelerating export-led industrialisation
Bangladesh’s economy has experienced significant structural transformation during the last five decades. At the time of its independence,
Bangladesh: A journey of ascendance
Since Henry Kissinger famously branded Bangladesh as a “basket case,” (a remark for which he still owes an apology), the country has come a long way. From its fledgling footsteps, it has become a bold, confident, and creative nation as it continues to ascend its learning curve and improve overall well-being.
Bangladesh at 50: Some reflections
For our generation, who grew up when the Bengali nationalist movement was gaining momentum and witnessed the genocide and National Liberation War of 1971, the golden jubilee celebration of Bangladesh is a time for both celebration and reflection.
Bangladesh economy through a “turning point’ lens
The economy of Bangladesh has come a long way in the past 50 years. The enduring image of Bangladesh earlier was that of a disaster victim.
Golden jubilee of Bangladesh rings silver jubilee of mobile
Bangladesh celebrated its silver jubilee of independence in 1996. It coincided with Awami League’s triumphant return to power after 21 years with Sheikh Hasina’s prime ministerial debut.