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...
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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...
A tightrope walk: BB’s strategy to tame inflation and stabilise growth
The recent Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) unveiled by Bangladesh Bank (BB) for the January-July period of the 2024-25 financial year reflects a prudent approach to...
Unwavering commitment to uphold the rule of law must resonate throughout the country
The recent launch of “Operation Devil Hunt” by the interim government marks a significant and necessary response to the escalating unrest threatening the nation’s stability....
The upcoming UN confce on Rohingya crisis must serve to end brutality of Myanmar junta
Rohingya crisis remains one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time, with the country bearing the brunt of the fallout from this protracted...
Peace elusive in Middle East without a viable Palestinian state
The recent developments in the Middle East, particularly following Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, have plunged the region into a renewed state of...
Renewables in the power sector must be allowed to operate to ensure energy efficiency
The recent turmoil in Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector, following the abrupt cancellation of agreements with 31 companies by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), raises...
Can’t we stop the death of our youths in the Mediterranean?
Several Bangladeshi youths have tragically died after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea on their way to change their fortunes in Italy. According to...
Aspirations of the students commendable, but demands for university status irrational
The ongoing protests by students at Government Titumir College in Dhaka, demanding university status, have drawn significant attention and sympathy. However, a closer examination of...