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Thursday, April 3, 2025
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Editorial

Culture of heinous defaulted loans must be rooted out from banking sector

In a troubling revelation, Bangladesh Bank has reported that only 20.25 per cent of the Tk1.76 lakh crore in defaulted loans has been resolved...

Future of Gen Z in Bangladesh

Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed :Gen Z in Bangladesh is a diverse generation defined by a variety of characteristics. They are the first generation to...

Reviving jute glory is possible through concerted efforts of the government

The decline of Bangladesh's jute and jute goods exports for the fifth consecutive year is a troubling indicator of an industry that once thrived...

PEACE model to address “Gen Z Stress” in Bangladeshi universities

Dr. Md Asadul Islam and Dr. Ariful Islam :"There is no health without mental health," as former US Surgeon General David Satcher famously stated,...

Rein in forex volatility with proactive economic policies

The recent developments in Bangladesh's foreign exchange market reveal a complex interplay between regulatory intent and market realities. While the Bangladesh Bank has ostensibly embraced...

Trump, Act II

Maleeha Lodhi :During the election campaign, President Donald Trump repeatedly said he wanted to "stop wars" and prevent the US from becoming embroiled in...

Pay heed to the voices that urge empowering civil society to attain SDGs

The recent seminar held at the CIRDAP Auditorium, organised by the COAST Foundation, CDP, and the BDCSO Process, has brought to light a pressing...

4IR and strategies for educational reform in Bangladesh

Dil Afrose Duetee :                                                     The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) represents an unprecedented technological shift, characterized by the convergence of digital, biological, and physical systems....

Economic growth at risk of inflation and pollution together

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2025 paints a stark picture of the economic landscape of Bangladesh, highlighting inflation as the most pressing...

Zakat for poverty alleviation in the context of Bangladesh

Abdus Salam Khan :Charity is highly valued in nearly every religion around the world, but in Islam, there is a specific form of charity...

Israel’s brutality despite the ceasefire is a tragic betrayal of peace in Gaza

The recent airstrikes by Israel, which claimed the lives of at least 77 Palestinians in Gaza just hours after a ceasefire agreement was announced,...

National unity and our youth leadership

Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed :After the fall of the fascist government of Hasina, the formation of a new government under the leadership of Dr....

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