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Remittances Keep Bangladesh’s Economy Afloat After July Uprising

After the July mass uprising, Bangladesh stands before an unstable reality. Political turmoil, uncertainty in governance, disruption in industrial production, risks in the export sector—particularly i...

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October 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM

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Bangladesh Bank's Important Cyber Security Alert for Banks and Financial Institutions and Its Context | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh

Shahidul Alam SwapanIn a significant and urgent move, Bangladesh Bank has issued a comprehensive cybersecurity alert targeting all banks, financial institutions, and related financial service

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September 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM

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Sustainable finance: From compliance to opportunity

Bangladesh pioneered sustainable finance early on, yet much of it stayed symbolic. The next challenge is scale, innovation, and inclusion

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September 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM

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Asia at The Center: How the U.S. Is Reshaping Its Foreign Policy for A New Global Order | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh

Shahidul Alam SwapanIn the evolving landscape of international relations, the United States has recalibrated its foreign policy to reflect the growing importance of Asia.

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August 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM

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Ignoring Bangladesh’s Democratic Aspirations: What Is India Really Winning? | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh

Shahidul Alam SwapanThe relationship between India and Bangladesh is not just one of geographical proximity or diplomatic convenience. It is deeply rooted in shared

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July 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM

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July 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM

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Something new should be in if SAARC fails

AFTER years of inertia and unfulfilled promises, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation has once again come under scrutiny, this time with a sharp nudge from China. Beijing’s recent rema...

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July 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM

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Time for govt to act now

THE banking sector has for decades been grappling with persistent challenges that have left it teetering on the edge of credibility. Despite being a vital pillar of the economic growth, the sector rem...

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July 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM

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June 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM

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June 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM

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June 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM

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June 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM

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Facilitation of financial crimes

The concentration of political power in a narrow group of the elite become more than a governance issue. It has raised concern about financial integrity, accountability and democratic resilience. The ...

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June 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM

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Political Hegemony As A Facilitator of Financial Crime in Bangladesh | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh

Shahidul Alam SwapanIn Bangladesh, the concentration

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June 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM

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May 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM

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May 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM

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May 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM

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Great Leaders Don’t Run After Power | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh

Shahidul Alam SwapanAllegiant's famous quote perfectly describes Nobel laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus:

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April 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM

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Bangladesh will have to deal with the instability there. However, it is acknowledged that the former Prime Minister's statement that the fire was fuelled by Indian hospitality. Bangladesh has no ambiguity about this. India will decide what kind of relationship it wants.

February 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM