Emran Hasan eyes 80–90% equity exposure
After delivering nearly 18 per cent return in turbulent 2025, significantly contributed by bond investment and...
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28 Feb 2026
Send bad loans off books, securitise state assets
Economist M Masrur Reaz, chairman of Policy Exchange Bangladesh, suggested stronger banking reforms alongside offloading state...
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28 Feb 2026
Interim’s US deal haunts Dhaka
The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs, intensifying criticism in...
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22 Feb 2026
Three headwinds weigh on economy
Bangladesh’s economic management now hinges on how it tackles three interlinked pressures — persistent inflation, shrinking...
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21 Feb 2026
Over 6.5% growth impossible under current structure
GDP growth above 6.5% is not possible under the current economic structure, former World Bank Dhaka...
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19 Feb 2026
$1t dream needs urgent energy reset
Building a $1 trillion economy by 2034 will require Bangladesh to add at least 1 trillion...
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17 Feb 2026
Yunus govt through business and economic lenses
The interim government led by Muhammad Yunus assumed office 18 months ago amid mounting economic stress,...
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16 Feb 2026
Economists urge swift action on prices, power and fiscal discipline
Economists and business leaders have urged the newly elected government to move swiftly on inflation control,...
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15 Feb 2026
Trade deal binds Bangladesh to US belt
Bangladesh’s signing of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement (RTA) with the United States on Monday is being...
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12 Feb 2026
Digital ads offer vast growth opportunities, Avenue Sangma
The hand-painted billboards and vibrant posters that once adorned the bustling streets of Dhaka are being...
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09 Feb 2026