Birupaksha Paul

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Dr Birupaksha Paul is professor of economics at the State University of New York in Cortland, US.

How to make the Bangladesh Bank autonomy ordinance effective

The success of the Bangladesh Bank’s policymaking hinges on several factors.

1m ago

Can monetary policy rescue the economy?

The question remains whether this policy can rescue the economy from the doldrums and place it firmly on the path of vibrancy.

1m ago

Singapore in 10 years?: BIDA chairman’s optimism vs economic reality

Bangladesh need not be like Singapore right now. Rather, it needs to understand how a country like Vietnam has been accelerating its pace of development.

5m ago

The root of the financial corruption

One of Benjamin Franklin’s quotes states, “Creditors have better memories than debtors.” But the inverse is true in Bangladesh, where the creditors often intentionally suffer from amnesia.

7m ago

What makes Bangladesh's economy more troubled to progress?

There is no certainty that the economic aspects won’t deteriorate further.

8m ago

Why is the banking sector crisis so deep-rooted?

The regime-sponsored immorality to protect or pamper the financial gangsters not only eroded the future of the banking sector, but also made the wound too difficult to recover from.

10m ago

The renaissance of Bangladesh Bank and some expectations

We hope that the BB governor will continue the momentum and spirit to bring order and promote the economy.

1y ago

Can the new leadership save the economy?

Never has this country seen such a scholarly leadership team for economic policymaking in its history

1y ago
August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025

How to make the Bangladesh Bank autonomy ordinance effective

The success of the Bangladesh Bank’s policymaking hinges on several factors.

August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025

Can monetary policy rescue the economy?

The question remains whether this policy can rescue the economy from the doldrums and place it firmly on the path of vibrancy.

April 21, 2025
April 21, 2025

Singapore in 10 years?: BIDA chairman’s optimism vs economic reality

Bangladesh need not be like Singapore right now. Rather, it needs to understand how a country like Vietnam has been accelerating its pace of development.

February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

The root of the financial corruption

One of Benjamin Franklin’s quotes states, “Creditors have better memories than debtors.” But the inverse is true in Bangladesh, where the creditors often intentionally suffer from amnesia.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

What makes Bangladesh's economy more troubled to progress?

There is no certainty that the economic aspects won’t deteriorate further.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Why is the banking sector crisis so deep-rooted?

The regime-sponsored immorality to protect or pamper the financial gangsters not only eroded the future of the banking sector, but also made the wound too difficult to recover from.

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

The renaissance of Bangladesh Bank and some expectations

We hope that the BB governor will continue the momentum and spirit to bring order and promote the economy.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

Can the new leadership save the economy?

Never has this country seen such a scholarly leadership team for economic policymaking in its history

June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024

A philosophically incorrect, structurally frail budget

When commitments don’t match with actions, the budget becomes methodologically disturbing too.

May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024

A former governor’s unpleasant truths about the banking sector

Economists are always noted for telling unpleasant truths because they go by numbers, research, theory, and judgement. Rarely do politicians—who can manufacture arguments to suit their purpose—endorse economists who are objective. Former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Mohammad Farashuddin has unvei