The Lost Future of Our Youth:Will the New Government Open the Door of Hope
Abubokor Hanip: Not long ago, a post on Facebook shook me. A Bangladeshi man in France shared that he earned 169 euros- about 21,000 taka-...
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Why do we lag behind in attracting foreign investments?
Although Bangladesh has significant potential for investment, poor infrastructure, bureaucratic obstacles, corruption, political instability, lack of access to finance and regulatory hurdles remain concerns. According...
Israeli brutality in Gaza: World leaders must take steps to restore peace
Whatever achievements of the present civilization those are being destroyed every moment by Israel’s brutality against innocent people in Palestine. It is a matter of...
Highest ever remittance inflows in March encouraging
We are encouraged by the highest ever remittance inflows into the country by the expatriate Bangladeshis at a time when our economy is under significant...
Trump’s tariff storm: Emphasis must be given on negotiations
Bangladesh’s export sector is already facing various challenges. The recent US tariff hike on the country’s products has become a new challenge. On Wednesday, US...
Let the economic cooperation among BIMSTEC countries be further strengthened
The sixth summit of BIMSTEC, an alliance of seven countries bordering the Bay of Bengal, concluded on Friday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Professor...
Eid celebrations in relaxing mode adds a new dimension
After long fifteen years, the people of the country have been able to celebrate the holy Eid-ul-Fitr in a relaxed atmosphere, free from fascist rule....
May Eid-ul-Fitr usher in boundless joy for all
After a long month of fasting, Eid al-Fitr is at our doorstep. This is the biggest festival for Muslims. Eid brings a message of joy...
Remove barriers that hinder SMEs’ growth
The entrepreneurial spirit is often hailed as the backbone of economic growth, yet in Bangladesh, this spirit is stifled by a labyrinth of bureaucratic hurdles...
Focus on changing labour market demands and skills
Expatriate income is very important in the economy of Bangladesh. Our one of the sources of foreign exchange earnings is the export of manpower. Saudi...
Attempts to make the army controversial must be resisted
THE army is a symbol of a country’s sovereignty. From repelling attacks by external enemies to protecting the country’s sovereignty, army members risk their lives...
Pay industrial workers’ salaries and bonuses before Eid
The country’s industrial sector is immersed in various crises. Production is being disrupted due to dearth of gas and electricity. Many factories are not able...