Bangabandhu’s inclusive approach might have resulted in a better status and quality of financial inclusion

Dr. Shah Md Ahsan Habib: 'Financial Inclusion' is a crucial prerequisite for 'Inclusive Development'. In recent years, Mobile financial services (MFS) have made a significant impact on increasing the number of banking users Specifically, MFS facilitated by Bkash, Rocket, Nagad have been playing remarkable roles in promoting payment inclusion. ...

1971 to 2021: As Bangladesh forges ahead, Pakistan’s denial continues

Ajoy Dasgupta: Pervez Hoodbhoy, a columnist, penned an article for the Pakistani daily Dawn in February 2019, titled "Why Bangladesh overtook Pakistan". In the article, Hoodbhoy wrote, "The mega surrender of 1971 made West Pakistanis eat humble pie. But, even as the two-nation theory went out of the window, the overwhelming majority was loath ...