Blog

Notes & updates.

Shorter writing between publications.

12 Mar 2026

Economic Crosswinds: The Taka Faces New Global Pressures

As geopolitical tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, the ripple effects are being felt across global markets, reaching the shores of Bangladesh. While the conflict mirrors some of the supply-cha

3 Aug 2025

August 3: The Gulshan Protest

About a thousand professionals and youth gathered on a peaceful sit-in protest in Gulshan Shahabuddin Park on Saturday, August 3, 2024. It was 3:00pm Dhaka time.

11 Jul 2025

How Can We Revive Bangladesh’s Capital Markets?

The key to solving any problem begins with identifying its true nature. When it comes to Bangladesh’s capital markets, there is often a widespread misunderstanding -- not just about the issues themsel

16 Jun 2025

Should banks invest in govt securities?

There is a growing debate in Bangladesh over whether banks' heavy investment in treasury securities, instead of lending to the private sector, reflects a failure of the sector. After all, we have long