Neobanks Disrupting the Banking Landscape in Bangladesh
In a bustling neighbourhood in Dhaka, a young entrepreneur, Masum, steps into Crimson Cup to grab his morning caffeine fix. As he waits for his order, he opens his smartphone…
Why Do Migrant Workers Use Hundi? Implications on Bangladesh’s Economy
Migrant workers in Bangladesh are a significant source of foreign currency for the country, with remittances accounting for around 8% of the country's total GDP on average per annum over…
Brand Finance and International Advertising Association Commissions the First ever Sustainability Perception Index
Companies need to pay closer attention to customer perceptions of sustainability and see it as a huge financial benefit which adds real value to an organisation, according to a new…
Smart Investment Tip- Become a Pro Investor using Stock Market Simulators!
As aspiring investors, to call ourselves owners of even a fraction of giants like Apple, Nike or Gucci surely would be considered one of our wildest dreams. While it might…
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…
The unseen issues during a recession
When we talk about recession, how often do we address, see or read its impacts other than those of financial changes? The statistics, reports, and media coverage highlight our day-to-day…
Afloat and Swamp in Economic Downturns
Recessions can be hard on people, as well as businesses around the globe. If we look back at the covid-19 pandemic period, when people piled up toiletries at home in…
The ins and outs of IMF loan conditions & reformations
After the fuel and food price hikes, Bangladesh, like many other countries around the world, has faced various economic constraints like exchange rate fluctuation, foreign reserve crisis, etc. Although the…
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,…
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…
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…
The foreseeable decline of China’s investment-led growth model
China Needs a New Growth Model Under the leadership of Deng Xiaoping, China transformed itself from a poor, agrarian nation to arguably a global superpower. For much of this growth…
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…