1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (1213+ words) The provocative claim that if all government offices were deleted the economy would run faster may sound extreme, even anarchic. Yet such a statement resonates deeply in societies where bureaucracy has ceased to be a facilitator of public welfare and…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1607+ words) Dr. Muhammad Mahboob Ali Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture. The country is on track to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, while the "Smart Bangladesh" vision for 2041 promises a future of innovation, good governance and prosperity. But…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (880+ words) BNP lawmaker Reza Kibria on Thursday criticized the relaxed definition of loan default saying that Bangladesh's banking system is in total shock due to the high volume of default loans. "We have changed the definition of default loan in the…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1086+ words) From Left: Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, Anu Muhammad, Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, Dr. Mainul Islam. -AABangladesh is facing serious public concern over an abnormal spike in living costs and increasing tax burdens that are placing significant pressure on households across the…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (787+ words) Treasury bench lawmakers on Tuesday said the proposed budget aimed to restore financial sector discipline making efforts to prevent undue profiteering by oligarchs, as discussion on the budget is underway in Parliament. The BNP government has announced the budget to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (823+ words) Government-owned enterprises and public sector organizations play a vital role in the economic and social development of a country. They are established to provide essential services, create employment opportunities, support strategic industries, and ensure equitable access to resources. However, one…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (633+ words) Business leaders and policy experts on Monday emphasized the need for continued policy reforms, improved revenue mobilization, and effective implementation of budget measures to strengthen investor confidence and support private sector-led growth. The observations came at a post-budget panel discussion…...

2+ week, 17+ min ago  (535+ words) Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America, is experiencing a period of moderate growth while facing several economic challenges. Government officials and financial analysts report that strong agricultural production, expanding exports, and consumers' spending have helped support economic activity in…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (696+ words) Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the National Parliament on Thursday. The briefcase in his hand was in the center of all the lights. Does the budget worth lakhs of crores of…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (810+ words) Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the government plans to bring down double-digit lending rates to make them more investment-friendly, particularly for key industrial sectors. "Industries like textiles cannot survive with high-cost financing under double-digit interest rates," he…...