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Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb

An effective credit rating system could be a real game-changer

An effective credit rating system could be a real game-changer

31 October 2024, 02:00 AM
A credit bureau can enhance transparency by tracking borrower data in real time, reducing the potential for misreporting.
31 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Adani Group Demands $800m Dues from Bangladesh

How should Bangladesh deal with Adani’s $800m outstanding bill?

14 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The flaws in the Adani Godda power plant agreement have been widely documented by both domestic and international outlets.
14 September 2024, 02:00 AM
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Charting a new course

26 August 2024, 02:00 AM
Political settlement and constitutional reform in post-autocratic Bangladesh.
26 August 2024, 02:00 AM
Why are IMF policies failing to stabilise our economy?

Why are IMF policies failing to stabilise our economy?

27 May 2024, 05:00 AM
Why does macroeconomic instability continue to plague Bangladesh even after partnering with the IMF?
27 May 2024, 05:00 AM
What should we make of Petrobangla’s new oil, gas exploration tender?

What to make of Petrobangla’s new oil and gas exploration tender?

19 March 2024, 01:00 AM
The international tender for shallow and deep sea oil and gas exploration sparks some questions regarding its potential success in attracting offshore oil and gas exploration
19 March 2024, 01:00 AM
Domestic workers' rights and dignity

Liberating domestic workers for equity and dignity

24 February 2024, 00:00 AM
The prevailing practice of employing domestic workers, at disproportionately low wages, underscores systemic inequalities.
24 February 2024, 00:00 AM
The underprivileged worker is not a machine

The underprivileged worker is not a machine

14 November 2023, 01:00 AM
Even with low productivity, a Bangladeshi worker working an average of 14-15 hours a day produces $1,400 or more a month.
14 November 2023, 01:00 AM
Is Bangladesh Bank's inflation control policy falling short?

Why Bangladesh Bank's inflation control policy is falling short

25 October 2023, 03:00 AM
One key factor hampering the effectiveness of BB's policies is the delay in decision-making and significant transmission lags.
25 October 2023, 03:00 AM
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Bangladesh has many ways to tackle money laundering

Sadly, the country does not seem to be effectively using any of the tools to recover laundered money.
11 September 2023, 01:00 AM
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When public servants get punished for doing their job

Punishing two officials for fulfilling their duty is deeply concerning. The report provided an accurate picture of the energy and electricity sector, which apparently goes against the views of the current regime.
28 August 2023, 13:01 PM
Universal Pension Scheme

Can equitable security be ensured?

While a public pension scheme is crucial, discrepancies persist within the government's new pension framework.
19 August 2023, 14:15 PM
Insecurity in Bangladesh's IT infrastructure

Unravelling the insecurity in our IT infrastructure

The lack of effective cybersecurity measures and poor management practices have alarmingly intensified data leaks and cyberattacks on both citizens and government databases in the country.
26 July 2023, 02:00 AM
What is the future of Bangladesh’s debt-ridden macroeconomy?

What is the future of Bangladesh’s debt-ridden macroeconomy?

The government should prioritise efficient utilisation of borrowed funds to ensure maximum returns on investment.
23 May 2023, 17:00 PM
Energy crisis

How sustainable is our 'electricity revolution'?

It’s time to address the technical, operational, managerial, design and planning aspects of the energy crisis.
6 May 2023, 16:00 PM
BBS data unreliable

How reliable is government data on unemployment?

In many cases, BBS data cannot be correlated with other data sets.
18 April 2023, 03:00 AM
Why the draft data protection act is concerning

Why the Draft Data Protection Act is concerning

Ambiguity, inadequate protection for sensitive data, and excessive control.
14 March 2023, 17:00 PM
Government crackdown on freedom of speech in Bangladesh

The expanding horizon of thought policing

The themes of 1984 are relevant to this date, especially for government agencies dealing with surveillance, and misuse and manipulation of information.
26 February 2023, 17:00 PM
ChatGPT vs academia

What threats does ChatGPT pose to academia?

In the Global Knowledge Index 2021, Bangladesh ranked 120th out of 154 countries. Bangladesh ranks 102nd among the 132 economies featured in the Global Innovation Index 2022. In the age of open source AI like ChatGPT, the research and innovation qualities of Bangladeshi students and researchers may get worse, so proper steps and actions must be taken now.
5 February 2023, 17:00 PM
BTRC mandate for Bijoy keyboard pre-installation

A glaring example of government intrusion

In the past, a Bangladeshi IT firm called SK Technologies had raised questions about Bijoy's activities on social media with evidence.
20 January 2023, 16:00 PM
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How far have we progressed in our green energy goal?

Green energy is one of the only options left to tackle global warming and impacts of climate change.
15 December 2022, 15:00 PM
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The rise and fall of Islami Bank

There are rumours in the market that a highly politically powerful business group is going to take over the ownership of the bank from S Alam Group.
6 December 2022, 15:00 PM
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Regulatory moves target private sector, not public sector

Bangladesh Bank has recently taken some serious decisions, the speed and approach of which seem unusual.  
22 July 2022, 02:45 AM
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