Traffic mobility in Dhaka City has long been a cause for concern. It has an average speed of 4.8 to 6.4 kilometre per hour--- almost same as the walking speed. Due to this slow speed of vehicles on city roads, the annual loss in productivity stands approximately at $6.5 billion. The problems are kn
The central bank's newly announced stimulus package carries several noteworthy features of which the allocation of Tk 100 billion to agriculture stands out prominently. At a time when the country is grappling with economic uncertainties, rising living costs, and employment challenges, the decision
That the metro rail service between Uttara and Motijheel has been in operation since 2023 without the mandatory safety certification is psychologically disturbing. Elevated metro rail systems the world over are subjected to a comprehensive evaluation by an independent safety assessor (ISA) or neutr
At a time when violent criminals and sex offenders of every hue imaginable were on a rampage and committing crimes as though undeterred by the long arm of the law, the public had every reason to doubt if the brutal rape and murder of the eight-year-old schoolgirl Ramisa Akter of Pallabi would ever
The cautious optimism expressed by company chief executive officers (CEOs) across a broad spectrum of business and industries highlights both positive developments and the uncertainty about the required pace of technological transformation for the future. A survey, in fact the 29th edition of CEO S
In the realm of modern agricultural management, the role of a robust and efficiently managed supply chain in maintaining price stability cannot be overstated. From ensuring the timely movement of goods to prevent hoarding and market manipulation, an effective supply chain serves as the backbone of
Private investment in Bangladesh continues to show little sign of recovery. Businesses are postponing major investment decisions until the government demonstrates a credible commitment to reform, as evidenced by sluggish credit growth and decreased imports of capital machinery. As the Centre for Po
The incumbent BNP government's health sector allocation in the proposed budget for the next financial year (FY2026-27) marks a clear departure from those of the previous governments. Historically, the health sector allocations were not only routinely kept below 1.0 per cent of the GDP, but also a l
The protracted debate over Bangladesh's graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category appears to have reached a decisive turning point. The positive response of the United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) to Bangladesh's request for deferment until November 2029 has provi
The fracas over appointment of a chairman to the Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC exposes the disconcerting fact that financial institutions in this country are yet to come of age. Why should its customers---if they are really so--- organise a protest rally opposing a new chairman and demanding reinstate
