Economics and Finance

Debunking some myths of old golden days in Bengal For one reason or another, people often boast of the Bengal past. For example, they refer to the ‘golden time’ of Bengal when it was governed by Shaista Khan, and so on. It is not that the dark part of Bengal history is not recorded, but why do people hardly know.. Read more

Cryptocurrencies in Bangladesh: a growing shadow economy Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have introduced a transformative way of handling money, offering a decentralized, digital alternative to traditional currencies. Built on blockchain technology, these virtual currencies use cryptography for secure transactions, making them resistant to manipulation by central authorities. Unlike traditional currencies that are issued and controlled by governments, cryptocurrencies operate.. Read more

We have a common perception towards Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) that they suppress and exploit our poor people. So, it is not very unusual to think that NGOs are charging very high interest and taking loan installments forcefully and causing more trouble to the people already weighed down by problems in such difficult times. Despite the fact that thousands of NGOs.. Read more