Mohammad Kazi Mamun

Some days ago, I met a company secretary who was planning to knock the capital market for the finance required for its targeted growth. The cost of doing business for the company has risen around 50 percent due to the recent spike in the bank interest rate projected to fly to 15 percent soon.

I have been living in a house for more than 20 years. Though it is not mine, I’m happy. I could be happier if I could purchase a flat.    

Some days ago, an elderly woman came to my office to open a bank account for her domestic help.

Banks and customers are often seen making an effort to insulate their information from each other. Bankers are trained to collect as much information as they can.

Our planning minister has recently remarked that the discrepancy in wealth distribution is not just an accident, it has been happening due to some in-built injustices in society and the state.

Some days ago, I met a businessman who was contemplating making some fixed deposits. Every time he heard what the existing interest rate was, he became perplexed. He explained in a subdued voice that he helps his village orphanage with the fund and could not compromise with the rate of profit.