Kawsar “KC” Chowdhury is an entrepreneur, commentator, and Co-Chair of the Global Bangladeshi Alliance. He works closely with the Bangladesh Caucus in the U.S. Congress, helping shape diaspora-driven policy, trade, and education initiatives. KC hosts Bangladesh & The World and KC Talks, two podcasts that dissect politics, accountability, and reform with candor and wit. A published op-ed writer, his essays on governance, corruption, and education have earned wide attention. With over 25 years in international business and public advocacy, KC bridges commerce, politics, and culture to amplify Bangladesh’s global voice.
The Interim Government must act with a sense of urgency to make Bangladesh the reliable, skilled, and diverse hub that the disrupted global economy is now seeking.
If we don’t redraw the line between what’s acceptable and what must never be tolerated -- we’re not just broken. We’re part of the problem.
Bangladesh has a large, talented youth population eager to study and contribute abroad. The US should double its student intake from Bangladesh to tap into this potential, boost its economy, and strengthen long-term partnerships.
NBFIs can be saved -- but liquidation is not the answer. Bangladesh Bank needs to impose immediate and strict oversight, remove the compromised directors and managers, and install competent, independent professionals.
We need to empower women to move forward as a country, and direct election to reserved seats is the only way to accomplish this.
It is time for UK government to get serious when it comes to cracking down on illegal money looted by despots from the developing world and parked in London.
Myanmar is the site of the current day Great Game between China and India for geostrategic control. What does this mean for Bangladesh?
The only way for Bangladesh to navigate the post-LDC graduation scenario is to invest in and promote the SME sector. SMEs are the lifeblood of economic growth and we continue to ignore them at our peril.
Export-led growth should be a movement -- not a monopoly. If we want the next generation of Bangladeshi exporters to rise, we need to trust them, back them financially, and give them the tools -- not traps -- to succeed.
An inefficient private local company is driving port operations into the ground. We could enhance exports by bringing in an international operator. If we don't act now, it will only cost us that much more in the future.