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
Every nation collects taxes to finance development. Bangladesh, however, has long operated under a second,
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a defining moment for digital assets. Digital
Bangladesh is haemorrhaging millions of dollars in potential export earnings every year as its fledgling
Bangladesh's Mobile Data Trap
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
Corruption is often described as a tax on economic growth. In reality, it functions as
The global economy continues to expand, supported by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, even as
Bangladesh is increasingly becoming an economy of striking contradictions.Despite a decade of economic growth, wealth
Global commodity markets are entering a decisive phase as geopolitical tensions ease, supply chains adjust
The Death of Mass Banking
For decades, banks claim to be customer-centric. Yet many still fail to personalise their services.Artificial
Tiny Loans, Giant Transformation
Digital Nano loans can transform lives-but only if innovation is matched by responsibility. Transparent pricing,
The latest military escalation in the Middle East has done more than shake global financial
Bangladesh's foreign investment story has entered its most decisive chapter in years�and the latest figures
In order to curb digital fraud, the Reserve Bank of India has released a discussion
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday presented its latest World Economic Outlook update, saying the
Imagine a butterfly gently flapping its wings in one corner of the world. Days later,
Commodity Markets at a Breaking Point
Global oil, gold and the broader commodity complex have entered a far more volatile and