Institutions were made dysfunctional, difficult to fix even after 53 years

In a virtual speech, Ali Riaz, distinguished professor of politics and government at Illinois State University, said the country held elections in three phases while institutions gradually eroded. Professor Rashed Al Mahmood Titumir of Dhaka University's Department of Development Studies observed that a club of businessmen was sharing public assets among themselves. Former Cabinet Secretary […]

US says bribery, corruption are major barriers to trade, investment in Bangladesh

The US and other international investors have raised concerns that the processes and requirements for outbound transfers from Bangladesh remain cumbersome, lack transparency, and involve significant delays in applications to repatriate profits, dividends and other capital, with some companies seeking approval. Waiting for more than a year. , With respect to labor rights, the report […]

Syed Naseem Manzoor urges cost reduction for businesses over export promotion. SAEC 2022

Mentioning that Bangladesh has export potential, Syed Naseem Manzoor said, “Global brands like Walmart and Nike moved to shift their manufacturing facilities from China because manufacturing is becoming difficult in that country, and we need that. One has to make oneself capable to take hold of the business. We have to attract foreign investors.” Emphasizing […]

Crisis of skilled workers in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpnagar Economic Zone: Entrepreneurs worried

Entrepreneurs and executives from various companies investing in labor-intensive industries in this economic zone said the housing and public transportation crisis has made it difficult to tap the required number of workers, leaving investors understandably worried. Investors say that due to the housing and public transport crisis in the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpnagar area, workers […]