Monday | January 12, 2026 | Dhaka
As Ramadan approaches, the financial strain on middle and lower-middle-class consumers in Bangladesh is becoming increasingly evident, particularly in the realm of imported fruits. This newspaper on Wednesday reported that the recent hikes in...
The ongoing saga of the Sirajganj BSCIC Industrial Park is a stark reminder of the corrosive effects of corruption and mismanagement within our public institutions. Our newspaper on Tuesday reported that initially heralded as...
The recent proposal by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) to introduce a wage guarantee insurance scheme is a crucial step towards safeguarding the rights and livelihoods of workers in Bangladesh. As per a...
The plight of northern Bangladesh’s residents, grappling with severe water shortages due to the mismanagement of the Teesta River, demands immediate attention. Yesterday’s newspaper reported that the ongoing crisis not only jeopardises agricultural productivity...
The recent decision by the interim government to raise VAT and supplementary duty on over 90 essential products and services has left consumers grappling with an even heavier financial burden. Just as the nation...
The recent proposals from two governmental entities, Petrobangla and the National Board of Revenue (NBR), to dramatically hike industrial gas prices and double taxes for the motorcycle, refrigerator, air-conditioner, and compressor industries, have sparked...
Even though it is the country’s peak harvesting Aman season, instead of decreasing, the rice prices have continued to rise. According to media reports, the price of fine quality rice has increased by Tk...
The ongoing fertiliser shortage in the country has reached alarming proportions, leaving farmers in a precarious position as they approach the critical boro cultivation season. Reports published in this newspaper on Wednesday indicate that...
Bangladesh’s persistent rise in food inflation is a pressing concern that demands immediate attention. As reported in this newspaper on Tuesday, food inflation has remained in double digits for nine consecutive months, with alarming...
The recent remarks by Essa bin Youssef Al-Duhailan, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, highlight a critical juncture in the economic relationship between the two nations. His assertion that Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil...
The ongoing gas crisis has reached alarming proportions, affecting households and industries. As residents across the capital express their frustration over the lack of reliable gas supply, it is clear that the situation is...
As a severe cold wave grips the nation, the impact on our most vulnerable populations — particularly children and the elderly — has become alarmingly evident. Reports indicate a significant rise in cold-related illnesses,...