The Financial Express

Remembering AKN Ahmed, an iconic central banker

A K Nazir Uddin Ahmad was popularly known as A.K.N. Ahmed, or simply by the initials AKN. He served as the second governor of Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of the country, from November 19, 1974 to July 13, 1976....

Funding gap in climate financing: Why 'adaptation' is neglected

There was this interesting analogy about Actions against Climate Change:...

A brief history of Islamic banking in BD

M Azizul Huq (1935-2020) was undoubtedly a pioneering figure who...

Securing financial future and unlocking investment potential

While investing in Bangladesh may offer attractive returns for investors,...

Jamdani weaving in Bangladesh: Weavers neglected, production falling

Jamdani saree epitomises elegance and sophistication, thanks to its aesthetic...

Life and times of Mirza Nurul Huda

Mirza Nurul Huda - or Dr M N Huda, as...

Books old and new --- and the Ekushey Book Fair

There is no dearth of festivities surrounding this year's month-long...

The tradition of wearing churi - beyond age, colour and race

Every Bengali festival, from Pohela Boishakh to Eid, Puja and...

Diploma in banking for promotion: One size never fits all

The B.Sc. engineers will not take a Diploma in engineering...

Chronicle of a Bangladeshi expatriate in the USA

It was over fifty years ago in March 1968 when...

Love in the time of Spring

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How youths complement the elderly people

Youth has its own beauty, so does the old age....

Enigma of the latest lunar new year

After three Lunar New Year holidays - from 2020 to...

Unabated sound pollution repulses migratory birds in JU

At the beginning of winter, migratory birds usually flock to...

Strengthening digital platform for labour migration management

In the wake of rising inflation and the recent decline...

Visit of Donald Lu: A pivotal moment in Bangladesh- US strategic relations

Donald Lu, the United States Assistant Secretary of State for...

Winter dim light: a meteorological emergency in South Asia?

Dim light reflects poor visibility, significantly deteriorating air quality in...

In between learning and unlearning: 2022 year in review

Each year in passing brings a lifetime of lessons that...

Pele: The first football God

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AI generated art: Impending doom to human creativity?

The world is moving faster than ever in the age...

Our performing arts: the dramatic rise and fall

The number of the new releases in 2022 in the...

Sufferings of birds during new year celebration: Our festival, their plights

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Relevance of STEM education

It's quite encouraging to note that both the USA and...

Thrift Shopping: Does it help the fast fashion industry?

The popularity of thrift shopping has grown in recent years...

Remembering AKN Ahmed, an iconic central banker

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