A Race to Relevancy or Efficiency? – The World Bank and Its Transitions

“Powerful states seek to construct international political economies that suit their interests and ideologies.” To explain the statement further, it means hegemons create such a set of rules and organisations…

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Bangladesh as a Champion of The Global South’s March Towards The SDGs

Unequal access to connectivity, digital tools and digital skills has been driving a wedge between societies over the last few decades; something the pandemic has exaggerated. On the flip side,…

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Unstable Foreign Reserve – Economic Significance of Expatriates

After exports, remittances have served as the economic oxygen during the current global recession for Bangladesh. Since independence, remittances have made a substantial contribution to the country's economy. Employment, foreign…

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Cashless Society: The Next Step of Transaction in Bangladesh? 

A digital economic system has long been introduced in Bangladesh. With the help of private organizations such as Bkash and Rocket, the transfer of finances through electronic means has gained…

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Open Banking, Digital Lending, Challenger Bank, Unified Payment: Are We Ready?

COVID-19 is accelerating demands for online banking technologies and cost-cutting efficiencies. It is even changing consumers' behavior, pushing them to consider new tools and technologies. A March 2020 survey by…

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