Zahid Hussain

Banking reforms on the move

The Bangladesh Bank has embarked on a series of banking reforms with quiet determination. Most recently, it has tightened regulations regarding dividend payouts by scheduled banks, exemplifying the strategy of seizing low-hanging fruit in the pursuit of structural reforms.

Budget falls short of what was needed

The macroeconomic imperative was to tighten the budget, particularly the domestic financing component of the budget deficit.

Budget Subsidies: Big chunks go to power, fertiliser

The allocation for subsidies in agriculture, food, and power will be raised considerably in the next budget, with an aim to ease inflationary pressure on people.

March 16, 2025
March 16, 2025

Banking reforms on the move

The Bangladesh Bank has embarked on a series of banking reforms with quiet determination. Most recently, it has tightened regulations regarding dividend payouts by scheduled banks, exemplifying the strategy of seizing low-hanging fruit in the pursuit of structural reforms.

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Budget falls short of what was needed

The macroeconomic imperative was to tighten the budget, particularly the domestic financing component of the budget deficit.

May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023

Budget Subsidies: Big chunks go to power, fertiliser

The allocation for subsidies in agriculture, food, and power will be raised considerably in the next budget, with an aim to ease inflationary pressure on people.