Sanitation a global challenge that requires our collective commitment
The alarming statistics emerging from Dhaka, where an estimated 230 tonnes of faecal waste are discharged into open water bodies daily, paint a grim picture...
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Take thoughtful measures with caution regarding import liberalisation in way to LDC shifting
As the country prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, a pivotal moment in its economic journey, the nation stands at a crossroads....
Operation Devil Hunt must not be a dismal response to rising crime and public fear
Despite the government’s ambitious initiative, ‘Operation Devil Hunt’, aimed at curbing criminal activity, we find ourselves grappling with an unprecedented wave of violence and lawlessness...
Reality regarding Arakan Army must be put on policies to ensure maritime trade, Rohingya repatriation
The recent surge in abductions of Bangladeshi fishermen by the Arakan Army (AA) has cast a shadow over the already precarious situation along the Bangladesh-Myanmar...
Banking on govt securities — a risky shift for macroeconomic landscape
Bangladesh is facing a worrying decline in private sector investment, exacerbated by prolonged political instability. The country’s banking sector has witnessed a surge in excess...
Amar Ekushey: Use of Bangla at all levels not yet established
The youth of this country established the rights to their mother tongue Bangla on 21 February 1952, sacrificing their lives. But the goal and objective...
Retreat from a decision gives wrong message about the govt’s position
Media reports say the interim government had to deal with more than 200 agitations in last six months. Every day one or the other party...
Strive for unity: The opportunity must not be missed
We have been observing for quite some time a kind of tension between the interim government and political parties over reforms and elections in the...
Reviving SAARC, renewing Ganges Treaty can usher a new chapter for BD-India relations on mutual respect
In a significant diplomatic overture, Bangladesh has urged India to engage in discussions aimed at renewing the Ganges Water Treaty and reviving the stalled SAARC...
Ensure a secure digital environment for women to achieve professional excellence
A report published in our newspaper on Sunday shocked us with utter despair. The reports said that women engaged in “ideological” professions, such as journalism...
Uphold accountability as recommended by the UN to build a rights-based society
The recent report from the United Nations Human Rights Office sheds light on the alarming human rights abuses that occurred during the July-August protests in...
New monetary policy unlikely to control inflation
Bangladesh Bank has announced a new monetary policy in the second half of the current fiscal year (2025-26). This monetary policy has given priority to...