Bangladesh’s energy crisis: Is the five-point plan enough?
Prime Minister TariqueRahman’s five-point energy plan comes at a critical time for Bangladesh. Domestic gas production has fallen sharply while demand keeps rising, leaving industries,...
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Bad loans, bigger questions
THE banking crisis has reached a point where another round of restructuring, rescheduling and promises of reform will not suffice. When 10 of the country’s...
‘Next 9/11 might be being planned’
Intelligence services must not dwell too much on past threats but accept that a new strategic shock along the lines of the 9/11 attacks could...
‘Banned AL not to take part in UP poll’
Local Government State Minister Mir Shahe Alam has said the Awami League, whose organisational activities are currently banned, has no scope to participate in the...
Once full of fish, haors now struggle to sustain fishermen
The traditional livelihood of fishermen in Bangladesh’s haor areas is facing a severe, multi-dimensional crisis as climate anomalies, ecological degradation, indiscriminate fishing, excessive use of...
Potatoes pile up, losses mount in Joypurhat
Potato farmers and traders in Joypurhat are facing mounting losses as the price of stored potatoes remains below production and preservation costs, with thousands of...
CSA may curtail free speech
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has warned that several provisions of the draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026 pose serious risks to citizens’ fundamental rights, freedom...
Aromatic rice prices hike with edible oil crisis persists
Prices of flour, refined flour (maida) and aromatic rice have increased sharply in the capital kitchen markets, adding to pressure on bakeries, biryani businesses and...