GOVT TO HIKE PORT CHARGES; BUT IS NOW THE RIGHT TIME?
In a move already causing unease among businesses, the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is poised to implement a significant increase in port charges, the...
STRONGER TAKA, SURGING REMITTANCES
Is Bangladesh’s economy turning a corner?
Following several years of economic turbulence, Bangladesh’s macroeconomic indicators are beginning to show encouraging signs of recovery, offering much-needed...
Dollar weakens globally and against taka
What gains await Bangladesh?
The weakening of the US dollar against major global currencies presents an opportunity for Bangladesh to alleviate pressure on its foreign...
Is bank merger a panacea for the sector’s ills?
A sweeping consolidation drive is underway in Bangladesh’s banking sector, targeting five struggling Islamic banks beset by years of reckless lending, regulatory complacency, and...
CONSTITUTIONAL STATUS OF THE BANGLADESH BANK
will it truly ensure regulatory independence?
The proposal to accord constitutional status to the Bangladesh Bank is unquestionably a timely and relevant demand for the...
