Was a tilt toward India to blame for Sheikh Hasina’s lackluster visit to China? Or is Beijing simply reading the economic tea leaves?
‘Look into the mirror’: Bangladesh to US over claims on student protests
Bangladesh reacted sharply to US State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller’s comments on the student protests in the country, saying such statements undermine the government’s efforts to maintain a …
Stabliizing our finance sector for the future
To say that Bangladesh is going through challenging times currently would be an understatement; there is unrest and protests on the streets, the annual flooding crisis, a looming dengue crisis, and …
Bangladesh Bank orders to freeze accounts of PM’s former assistant Jahangir Alam, wife
The central bank has directed all financial institutions to submit comprehensive details, including account opening forms, within five working days. Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), …
Local manufacturing allows Property Lifts to be more competitive
Property Lifts, a concern of Pran-RFL Group, has been one of the leading brands in Bangladesh since its formation in 1988. The company began manufacturing lifts locally in 2000, adhering to quality …
Prime Bank, IFC team up for $90m to support MSMEs in Bangladesh
Prime Bank PLC has signed a $90 million term loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, aimed at supporting export and import-based MSMEs in …
China Silent On Bangladesh’s Financial Request
Bose blames the easy money from China for the stalling of Indian projects. Bangladeshis complain about India’s insistence on sourcing from India up to 75%. But the Chinese insist on 95% sourcing from …
Getting out of the abyss of corruption in Bangladesh
We are living in a society where corruption is rampant, pervasive, and institutionalised. The organisational structure of any institution should make it impossible for corruption of massive …
Bangladesh Bank reports 11% non-performing loans; actual figure is 25%: Dr Ahsan H Mansur
Economist and researcher Dr. Ahsan H Mansur has highlighted discrepancy in reported financial figures, saying that Bangladesh Bank reports 11 percent non-performing loans (NPLs), but the actual figure …
Planting trees essential to protect country’s territory from Climate Change: State Minister for Finance
State Minister for Finance and Bangladesh Awami League’s Finance and Planning Secretary, Wasika Ayesha Khan MP, highlighted the critical importance of tree planting in the face of global environmental …