Saturday, 21 December 2024

AB Mirza Azizul Islam

Fri, 13 Oct 23

Economist, Professor and former Finance Advisor to Caretaker Government

Limited progress on people's economic hopes

Economics

Sat, 7 Dec 24

Limited progress on people's economic hopes

After assuming office, the interim government formed a committee to prepare a white paper to understand the real state of the country's economy. The committee has already officially handed over its report to the chief advisor. The information about corruption and irregularities revealed in the white paper will alarm any conscientious person. It is undeniable that the country's economic condition is far from good. On August 5, following the student movement, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country, and on August 8, the interim government assumed power.

Find out reasons contributing to falling stock prices

Share Market

Thu, 31 Oct 24

Find out reasons contributing to falling stock prices

In developed countries, entrepreneurs typically rely on the capital market to meet long-term capital needs. However, the capital market in our country is struggling to develop properly. For various reasons, both entrepreneurs and investors are not very enthusiastic about raising capital through the capital market. Instead, they tend to seek their desired capital from the banking sector. Yet, the capital market is the most suitable place for long-term funding.

Interim government must implement economic reforms despite political pressure

Economics

Sat, 10 Aug 24

Interim government must implement economic reforms despite political pressure

After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, the country was effectively without a government for four days. During this period, a group of miscreants caused widespread destruction in various locations, resulting in significant loss of life and property. In his speech, the Army Chief stated that every killing will be brought to justice. As citizens, we also demand that those responsible for each murder and the destruction of state infrastructure be identified and brought to justice. It must be ensured that no wrongdoer escapes punishment, while also ensuring that innocent individuals are not wrongfully punished or harassed.

Investments in personal accounts remain standstill

Economics

Thu, 6 Jun 24

Investments in personal accounts remain standstill

Finance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmud Ali has presented the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the National Parliament. Budget allocation for the new fiscal year was indeed a very crucial task. The new Finance Minister has efficiently accomplished this task.

Foreign investors like winter migratory birds

Others

Fri, 13 Oct 23

Foreign investors like winter migratory birds

A few years back, I said in an interview that there is no political violence or instability in the country. However, a certain kind of uncertainty persists. It is still unclear whether any progress has been made in the current situation.