From 1981 to 1996, millennials and Gen Z—born From 1997 to 2012—represented a sizable fraction of Bangladesh's population. Their digital-native upbringing, entrepreneurial energy, and quest for financial independence define these…
Following the global financial crisis of 2009, there was a rising realisation that the financial sector needed to remain grounded and go beyond short-termism. It must be stable, resilient, and…
In Bangladesh, about 50% of the population is still deprived of financial inclusion. Persons with disabilities, however, are deprived even more. Vashkar Bhattacharjee just wanted to apply for a credit…
We all savour the unexpected bonuses that life throws our way. Whether indulging in an extra piece of chocolate or receiving an unexpected bonus on our salary, these little extras…
The 2nd edition of the prestigious Bangladesh Fintech Award 2023 launches its call for nominations. Bangladesh Fintech Forum initiated the accolade to celebrate empowering financial technologies that have responded through…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
While Customer Care has always been an inevitably integral component of the backbone that builds and retains loyal customers leading to increased retention and repeat purchases coupled with a shot…
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…
While the pandemic has drifted the economy into the great unprecedented depression, it has been the need of the moment for the entire corporate fraternity to rethink and revise the…