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Bangladesh needs an Islamic interbank market

Dhaka, May 8 -- It has been quite some time since I started researching the structural shortcomings in Islamic banking in Bangladesh. In 1999, I authored one of the first comprehensive analyses of how... Read More


Shariah board protection is not enough: lessons from Malaysia

Dhaka, April 26 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Md. Mostaqur Rahman recently pledged "full protection" and functional independence for Shariah board members. It is a refreshing departure from the status q... Read More


Zakat for changing lives in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 12 -- Bangladesh is at a pivotal point in its development journey. The country has shown amazing strength and economic growth over the past fifty years. It has maintained its gross domest... Read More