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Bangladesh Bank Needs to Establish Policy Credibility. This is Not How.
The Monetary Policy Statement was announced in the last week of June, and was almost immediately hemmed in by the circular announcing the spread cap - a sequencing that signals incoherence.
Why a 4% Cap is a Bad Idea
In an effort to manage borrowing costs and ease pressure on businesses, Bangladesh Bank recently introduced a 4% cap on the lending-deposit spread -- the margin between what a bank pays its depositors
DU Must Trade Nostalgia for Measurable Excellence
The University of Dhaka (DU) observes its 105th anniversary on July 1, 2026. The celebrations are anchored to a deeply resonant theme: “Restoration of Democracy and Dhaka University in Higher Education"
Five Ideas to Turn PM’s Malaysia Visit into a Strategic Reset in Ties
Moving beyond traditional low-wage labor export, Bangladesh must pivot toward high-tech, skill-based economic alignment with Malaysia—leveraging engineering talent, semiconductor training, and academic reforms to build a modern strategic partnership.
Shifting the Gear on the Economy
To pull Bangladesh out of its economic stagnation, the interim government must move beyond passive crisis management and execute a decisive, growth-oriented strategy focused on structural reforms and private-sector confidence.
How can Bangladesh Become a Welfare State?
Without strong tax revenues and institutional capacity, rushing into a universal welfare state will crush private investment and leave the poor worse off—Bangladesh must earn and build before it promises.
The Politics of Synthesis 2.0
Navigating Bangladesh’s post-uprising landscape requires moving beyond historical ideological divides toward a 'Politics of Synthesis 2.0'—balancing democratic accountability, institutional reform, and economic stability to forge a sustainable national consensus.
Farakka Day: Will Bangladesh Receive Fair Share of Water this Time After Expiry of 30-year Deal?
With the 1996 Ganges Treaty expiring in December 2026, Bangladesh faces a critical deadline to secure its downstream survival and river rights. To avoid a looming water crisis, the nation must urgently pivot from emotional rhetoric to data-driven diplomacy and international water law.
Shanghai Spirit and Westphalia
While the non-Western "Shanghai Spirit" challenges traditional liberal hegemony, it paradoxically reinforces the classic Westphalian system by prioritizing absolute state sovereignty and non-interference.
What the BJP Victory Means for Bangladesh
The BJP’s consolidation along India’s eastern frontier eliminates state-level buffers, streamlining bilateral governance while raising border enforcement, economic competition, and political tensions.