Notes & updates.
How Can We Revive Bangladesh’s Capital Markets?
The capital market in Bangladesh faces three core challenges: market integrity, market depth, and demand
Why Bangladesh Needs DP World’s Investment
Let’s start with two revealing facts. According to the Journal of Commerce, Bangladesh loses $1.1 billion annually due to inefficiencies and congestion at Chittagong Port -- a loss that, if avoided, could boost our GDP by 2%
Should Banks Invest in Govt. Securities?
The path forward lies in coordinated monetary and fiscal reforms that align incentives and create conditions for sustainable credit growth
Why Bangladesh Bank is Prioritising FX Reserves over Inflation in its Rate Decisions
At the end of May 2025, the inflation rate stood at 9.05%, while the policy interest rate was 10.00% and the 91-day treasury bill yield was as high as 12.02%
Childhood’s End
The future belongs to those who can skillfully maneuver on the world stage
Listing More Govt Firms Won’t Strengthen Capital Market Unless Reforms Come First
Initially, the motivation for listing SOEs was to encourage better governance through market discipline. However, no meaningful effort has been made to assess whether listed SOEs actually outperform their unlisted peers
Price Hike by Business Syndicate: Myth or Reality?
In recent weeks, the prices of vegetables have doubled or even tripled, sparking the usual chorus of complaints about price manipulation by so-called "syndicates." However, the real story behind this