Mamun Rashid

How do we manage twin deficit?

Bangladesh is trying to cope with a challenging economic situation.

3d ago

Can IMF prescriptions salvage our economy?

There seems to be much confusion among the citizenry regarding how our economy is being managed, and challenges are addressed.

1w ago

Large loan restructuring: lessons learned from Hallmark

Classified loans in Bangladesh have exceeded Tk 284,000 crore. Various agencies are even talking of Tk 4 lakh to Tk 7 lakh crores of stressed assets in the banking sector, which tends to be 25-45 percent of the total loans.

2w ago

Why are young professionals leaving Bangladesh?

If you ask any multinational, regional, or large local corporate CEOs what keeps them awake at night, the most common reply is likely to be—employee retention. Be it Standard Chartered, Citibank, or PwC, many potential CEO candidates have been lost to first-world countries, and this exodus continues. They were mostly from reputed business schools or engineering universities. Their exit interviews revealed almost a common thread of answers.

3w ago

Salvaging business and employment

Despite some episodic spikes here and there, the economy of Bangladesh is still struggling, and the government isn’t sure what the top priority should be.

3w ago

Liberalising the foreign exchange regime

Since our independence, 53 years have gone by and the country has already become a quasi-dominant player in the global supply chain. Y

4w ago

Market scoping and client onboarding in banks

Banks and banking seniors across the global or regional banking arena are being faced with one very important issue -- which market(s) to enter, which product to offer and which clients to choose and onboard.

1m ago

Are our information systems secure enough?

Cyber-attacks are on the rise in Bangladesh, highlighting the need for robust security.

1m ago
January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

How do we manage twin deficit?

Bangladesh is trying to cope with a challenging economic situation.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Can IMF prescriptions salvage our economy?

There seems to be much confusion among the citizenry regarding how our economy is being managed, and challenges are addressed.

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

Large loan restructuring: lessons learned from Hallmark

Classified loans in Bangladesh have exceeded Tk 284,000 crore. Various agencies are even talking of Tk 4 lakh to Tk 7 lakh crores of stressed assets in the banking sector, which tends to be 25-45 percent of the total loans.

January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025

Why are young professionals leaving Bangladesh?

If you ask any multinational, regional, or large local corporate CEOs what keeps them awake at night, the most common reply is likely to be—employee retention. Be it Standard Chartered, Citibank, or PwC, many potential CEO candidates have been lost to first-world countries, and this exodus continues. They were mostly from reputed business schools or engineering universities. Their exit interviews revealed almost a common thread of answers.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

Salvaging business and employment

Despite some episodic spikes here and there, the economy of Bangladesh is still struggling, and the government isn’t sure what the top priority should be.

December 31, 2024
December 31, 2024

Liberalising the foreign exchange regime

Since our independence, 53 years have gone by and the country has already become a quasi-dominant player in the global supply chain. Y

December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024

Market scoping and client onboarding in banks

Banks and banking seniors across the global or regional banking arena are being faced with one very important issue -- which market(s) to enter, which product to offer and which clients to choose and onboard.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

Are our information systems secure enough?

Cyber-attacks are on the rise in Bangladesh, highlighting the need for robust security.

December 1, 2024
December 1, 2024

Unlocking fiscal constraints for climate action

Climate change has emerged as a significant risk to sovereign debt sustainability, impacting fiscal stability and growth prospects.

November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024

Economic recovery amid supply chain disruptions

Asia forms the backbone of the world economy, powering vital supply chains from electronics hubs in Taiwan and South Korea to garment factories in Bangladesh.