Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb

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

The flaws in the Adani Godda power plant agreement have been widely documented by both domestic and international outlets.

3w ago

Charting a new course

Political settlement and constitutional reform in post-autocratic Bangladesh.

1m ago

Why are IMF policies failing to stabilise our economy?

Why does macroeconomic instability continue to plague Bangladesh even after partnering with the IMF?

4m ago

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

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

6m ago

Liberating domestic workers for equity and dignity

The prevailing practice of employing domestic workers, at disproportionately low wages, underscores systemic inequalities.

7m ago

The underprivileged worker is not a machine

Even with low productivity, a Bangladeshi worker working an average of 14-15 hours a day produces $1,400 or more a month.

11m ago

Why Bangladesh Bank's inflation control policy is falling short

One key factor hampering the effectiveness of BB's policies is the delay in decision-making and significant transmission lags.

11m ago

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.

1y ago
September 14, 2024
September 14, 2024

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

The flaws in the Adani Godda power plant agreement have been widely documented by both domestic and international outlets.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Charting a new course

Political settlement and constitutional reform in post-autocratic Bangladesh.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Why are IMF policies failing to stabilise our economy?

Why does macroeconomic instability continue to plague Bangladesh even after partnering with the IMF?

March 19, 2024
March 19, 2024

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

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

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Liberating domestic workers for equity and dignity

The prevailing practice of employing domestic workers, at disproportionately low wages, underscores systemic inequalities.

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

The underprivileged worker is not a machine

Even with low productivity, a Bangladeshi worker working an average of 14-15 hours a day produces $1,400 or more a month.

October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

Why Bangladesh Bank's inflation control policy is falling short

One key factor hampering the effectiveness of BB's policies is the delay in decision-making and significant transmission lags.

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

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.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

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.

August 19, 2023
August 19, 2023

Can equitable security be ensured?

While a public pension scheme is crucial, discrepancies persist within the government's new pension framework.