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Relationships are more valuable than wealth

Relationships are more valuable than wealth

The special beauty of this verse lies in the fact that the question was about Anfal, or wealth, but Allah instructed believers to set their relationships right.

Relationships are more valuable than wealth

Relationships are more valuable than wealth

The special beauty of this verse lies in the fact

19 Sep 2026, 09:56 AM

‘People will one day feel remorse over inequality,’ Kaushik Basu says at Dhaka event

‘People will one day feel remorse over inequality,’ Kaushik Basu says at Dhaka event

Indian Economist Kaushik on Thursday said that just as people

17 Sep 2026, 11:42 PM

Access fee code change adds to RTI woes

Access fee code change adds to RTI woes

Information seekers in Bangladesh face challenges accessing information due to

02 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM

Govt vows to restore economic discipline: Finance Minister

Govt vows to restore economic discipline: Finance Minister

The National Economic Council approves the Tk300,000 crore ADP for

18 May 2026, 04:12 PM

Commodity exchange key to managing risks in import-dependent economy

Commodity exchange key to managing risks in import-dependent economy

Says PM’s special assistant on CSE visit

17 May 2026, 12:00 AM

Decades-old Padma Barrage plan set for go-ahead

Decades-old Padma Barrage plan set for go-ahead

The Padma Barrage project aims to transform water management in

13 May 2026, 12:00 AM

Driving investment reform: Policymakers, business leaders convene to shape economic future

Driving investment reform: Policymakers, business leaders convene to shape economic future

Bangladesh's economy faces critical challenges as leaders call for reforms

29 Apr 2026, 11:48 PM

When will the practice of feeding bureaucrats ‘ghee’ on borrowed money end?

When will the practice of feeding bureaucrats ‘ghee’ on borrowed money end?

Bangladesh faces rising economic pressure amid fuel shortages, inflation, debt

20 Apr 2026, 12:00 AM

IMF sees slower expansion in FY27, persistent inflation

IMF sees slower expansion in FY27, persistent inflation

IMF projects Bangladesh GDP growth at 4.7% in FY26 and

16 Apr 2026, 12:00 AM

Reviving Economic Momentum Is Imperative

Reviving Economic Momentum Is Imperative

Bangladesh’s economy is currently valued at around $450 billion, with

03 Apr 2026, 11:04 AM

Anu Muhammad alleges corporate lobbying in energy sector under interim govt

Anu Muhammad alleges corporate lobbying in energy sector under interim govt

Economist Anu Muhammad alleges interim govt advisers acted as corporate

01 Apr 2026, 12:00 AM

Plan needed to revive the economy

Plan needed to revive the economy

Bangladesh faces economic pressure, factory shutdowns and investor uncertainty, highlighting

18 Mar 2026, 09:47 AM

Five-Year Plans: Decoding the Institutional Logic of China’s Governance

Five-Year Plans: Decoding the Institutional Logic of China’s Governance

The Five-Year Plan, formally known as the Five-Year Plan for

15 Mar 2026, 12:00 AM

The panic economy

The panic economy

How fear, greed and weak governance create Bangladesh’s own crises

15 Mar 2026, 12:00 AM

SME & Startup: FBCCI’s Next Growth Engine

SME & Startup: FBCCI’s Next Growth Engine

Bangladesh prepares for LDC graduation in 2026; SMEs and startups,

09 Mar 2026, 02:22 PM

Strait of Hormuz Explained: Why It Matters to the World

Strait of Hormuz Explained: Why It Matters to the World

Let's explore what the Strait of Hormuz is, where it is located, why it is so important, and what could happen if it were ever blocked.

02 Mar 2026, 04:19 PM

Oxford Economics: Political calm returns, but economic risks intensify

Oxford Economics: Political calm returns, but economic risks intensify

Inflation remains a significant challenge.

28 Feb 2026, 11:37 AM

LNG dependence trap in power and energy sector: Debt, subsidies and a silent economic strain?

LNG dependence trap in power and energy sector: Debt, subsidies and a silent economic strain?

Bangladesh expands LNG imports despite rising costs, subsidy burden and

27 Feb 2026, 04:21 PM

Foreign investors turn net buyers in January

Foreign investors turn net buyers in January

Overseas funds signal renewed confidence after five months of selling

25 Feb 2026, 12:00 AM

Economy in difficult, stagnant state: Khasru

Finance Minister Amir Khasru calls economy stagnant, vows structural reforms,

21 Feb 2026, 12:00 AM

‘People will one day feel remorse over inequality,’ Kaushik Basu says at Dhaka event

‘People will one day feel remorse over inequality,’ Kaushik Basu says at Dhaka event

Access fee code change adds to RTI woes

Access fee code change adds to RTI woes

Govt vows to restore economic discipline: Finance Minister

Govt vows to restore economic discipline: Finance Minister

Commodity exchange key to managing risks in import-dependent economy

Commodity exchange key to managing risks in import-dependent economy

Decades-old Padma Barrage plan set for go-ahead

Decades-old Padma Barrage plan set for go-ahead

Driving investment reform: Policymakers, business leaders convene to shape economic future

Driving investment reform: Policymakers, business leaders convene to shape economic future

When will the practice of feeding bureaucrats ‘ghee’ on borrowed money end?

When will the practice of feeding bureaucrats ‘ghee’ on borrowed money end?

IMF sees slower expansion in FY27, persistent inflation

IMF sees slower expansion in FY27, persistent inflation

Reviving Economic Momentum Is Imperative

Reviving Economic Momentum Is Imperative

Anu Muhammad alleges corporate lobbying in energy sector under interim govt

Anu Muhammad alleges corporate lobbying in energy sector under interim govt

Plan needed to revive the economy

Plan needed to revive the economy

Five-Year Plans: Decoding the Institutional Logic of China’s Governance

Five-Year Plans: Decoding the Institutional Logic of China’s Governance

The panic economy

The panic economy

SME & Startup: FBCCI’s Next Growth Engine

SME & Startup: FBCCI’s Next Growth Engine

Strait of Hormuz Explained: Why It Matters to the World

Strait of Hormuz Explained: Why It Matters to the World

Oxford Economics: Political calm returns, but economic risks intensify

Oxford Economics: Political calm returns, but economic risks intensify

LNG dependence trap in power and energy sector: Debt, subsidies and a silent economic strain?

LNG dependence trap in power and energy sector: Debt, subsidies and a silent economic strain?

Foreign investors turn net buyers in January

Foreign investors turn net buyers in January

Economy in difficult, stagnant state: Khasru

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