Birupaksha Paul

Bangladesh need not be like Singapore right now. Rather, it needs to understand how a country like Vietnam has been accelerating its pace of development.

One of Benjamin Franklin’s quotes states, “Creditors have better memories than debtors.” But the inverse is true in Bangladesh, where the creditors often intentionally suffer from amnesia.

There is no certainty that the economic aspects won’t deteriorate further.

The regime-sponsored immorality to protect or pamper the financial gangsters not only eroded the future of the banking sector, but also made the wound too difficult to recover from.

We hope that the BB governor will continue the momentum and spirit to bring order and promote the economy.

Never has this country seen such a scholarly leadership team for economic policymaking in its history

When commitments don’t match with actions, the budget becomes methodologically disturbing too.

Economists are always noted for telling unpleasant truths because they go by numbers, research, theory, and judgement. Rarely do politicians—who can manufacture arguments to suit their purpose—endorse economists who are objective. Former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Mohammad Farashuddin has unvei