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Dr. M M Akash

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Author: Economist and Professor of the Department of Economics, University of Dhaka.
What Bangladesh should do regarding US tariff
US tariff
State and Politics

What Bangladesh should do regarding US tariff

If any country imposes additional tariffs on imported goods, the first reaction is that the price of the concerned exported goods increases. The United States has imposed increased tariffs on imported goods from various countries. In order for Bangladeshi products to enter the US market in the future, an additional 35 percent tariff will have to be paid. Currently, an average of 15 percent tariff has to be paid for exporting Bangladeshi products to the US market. An additional 35 percent tariff will be added to that. That is, in order to enter the US market in the future, a total of 50 percent tariff will have to be paid on Bangladeshi products.

Professor Anisur Rahman was my teacher and guide
Professor Anisur Rahman was my teacher and guide
Economics

Professor Anisur Rahman was my teacher and guide

Any death is painful, but when it is the death of someone like Professor Anisur Rahman, it becomes incredibly hard to bear. Professor Anisur Rahman was my direct teacher. He had been suffering from various age-related complications for a long time. While he was ill, Professor Anisur Rahman was admitted to the United Hospital in the capital, where he passed away on January 5. Professor Anisur Rahman was born in 1933 in Brahmanbaria, although his ancestral home was in Kendua, Netrokona. He was one of the key organizers of the Bangladesh Liberation War. In the 1960s, he assisted in the formulation of the Six-Point Movement led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. After independence, he became one of the members of the first Planning Commission of Bangladesh formed under the leadership of Sheikh Mujib. His death is an irreparable loss to the nation. Every person must taste death, but it is very difficult to accept the passing of someone like Professor Anisur Rahman.

Matia Chowdhury embraced public service as the mission of her life
Matia Chowdhury embraced public service as the mission of her life
Politics and Bureaucracy

Matia Chowdhury embraced public service as the mission of her life

The passing of Matia Chowdhury, famously known as the "Agni Kanya" (Daughter of Fire), marks the fall of a shining star in Bangladesh’s political sphere. Throughout her long political career, Matia Chowdhury made significant contributions to the socio-economic development of the country. Completely indifferent to wealth and riches, she was a symbol of honesty and integrity in her personal life. Despite holding positions like the Minister of Agriculture three times and various other responsibilities, she was never accused of corruption or nepotism. A key organizer of the Liberation War, Matia Chowdhury led a simple and humble life, free from any luxury or extravagance.

Dr Yunus has to follow liberal Western ideology
Dr Yunus has to follow liberal Western ideology
Interview

Dr Yunus has to follow liberal Western ideology

Dr MM Akash, an economist and thinker, recently talked with “Views Bangladesh.” The former professor of the Economics Department at Dhaka University discussed the ongoing political and cultural situation in the country. The interview was conducted by economic writer M.A. Khaleque and “Views Bangladesh” associate editor Girish Goiric.

Ongoing Destruction Risks Foreign Investment Exodus
Ongoing Destruction Risks Foreign Investment Exodus
Diplomacy

Ongoing Destruction Risks Foreign Investment Exodus

Dr. MM Akash, an economist and intellectual. The former professor of the Economics Department at Dhaka University spoke with Views Bangladesh about the destructive activities in various industries following the mass uprising, Bangladesh's inclusion in the US travel ban red list, and the issue of changing the national anthem. In an interview conducted by economics writer MA Khaleque and Girish Goiric, Associate Editor of Views Bangladesh, Dr. Akash addressed several pressing issues.