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The Parallel State - PART 2
Why Corruption Has Become the Nation's Costliest Tax—and Why
Only a Hybrid Anti-Corruption Model Can Break the Cycle
How Corruption Became the Nation's Costliest TaxEvery nation collects taxes to finance development. Bangladesh, however, has long operated under a second,
Digital Economy: What Lies Ahead for Digital Assets in 2026The year 2026 is shaping up to be a defining moment for digital assets. Digital
Bangladesh Loses Millions in Crab Export Race as 97pc Hatchery Seed PerishesBangladesh is haemorrhaging millions of dollars in potential export earnings every year as its fledgling
Bangladesh's Mobile Data Trap
Are Consumers Paying for Connectivity—or Financing a Business Model?For four years, Sheikh Shajib Alam kept his Bangladeshi mobile number alive while studying in
The Parallel State (Part-1)
How corruption has evolved into an invisible tax on millions of citizens—and why dismantling it may be the Tarique Rahman government's greatest test
Bangladesh's Tk 12,633 Crore Bribe EconomyCorruption is often described as a tax on economic growth. In reality, it functions as
Global Economy To Slow In 2026, Outlook Clouded By War, Other UncertaintiesThe global economy continues to expand, supported by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, even as
Millions Trapped in Poverty as Wealth Divide Deepens in BangladeshBangladesh is increasingly becoming an economy of striking contradictions.Despite a decade of economic growth, wealth
From Conflict to Caution: Oil and Gold Enter a New EraGlobal commodity markets are entering a decisive phase as geopolitical tensions ease, supply chains adjust
The Death of Mass Banking
How AI Is Rewriting the DNA of FinanceFor decades, banks claim to be customer-centric. Yet many still fail to personalise their services.Artificial
Tiny Loans, Giant Transformation
The Rise of Bangladesh's Nano Credit RevolutionDigital Nano loans can transform lives-but only if innovation is matched by responsibility. Transparent pricing,
A War Far Away, an Economic Reckoning at HomeThe latest military escalation in the Middle East has done more than shake global financial
Existing Investors Stay, New Global Capital Walks AwayBangladesh's foreign investment story has entered its most decisive chapter in years�and the latest figures
RBI suggests new safety measures to prevent digital fraudsIn order to curb digital fraud, the Reserve Bank of India has released a discussion
IMF Says Global Economy Is Slowing but Avoiding Recession in Latest Outlook UpdateThe International Monetary Fund on Thursday presented its latest World Economic Outlook update, saying the
How Tiny Shocks Are Quietly Rewriting Bangladesh's Economic FutureImagine a butterfly gently flapping its wings in one corner of the world. Days later,
Commodity Markets at a Breaking Point
Oil is Stalled, Gold is Surging, Next Shock Could Tip the BalanceGlobal oil, gold and the broader commodity complex have entered a far more volatile and
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