Coordinated Action Needed as Drought-Free Land Shrinks
IT is a cause of concern that drought-free areas in Bangladesh are shrinking day by day. The pressure of drought is intensifying across three key...
Editorial
Public Responsibility, Personal Gifts and the Rights of the People
One of the primary responsibilities of the state is to protect public money, resources and interests. In particular, ensuring the integrity, impartiality and accountability of...
Lessons from History: Safeguarding National Stability Against Sabotage
When the BNP is in power, what do we see? Never once is it allowed to govern in peace and tranquility. Law and order across...
COP Summit: Too Much Talk, Too Little Action
The scars of climate change are no longer invisible. Rather, they have become a harsh reality in various countries across the globe. In the words...
Islamic Banking in Bangladesh – Beyond the Numbers
Islamic banking in Bangladesh has reached a point where we need to ask some deeper questions. We know that Islamic banking has grown, gained traction...
Beyond Labour Export: Bangladesh’s Journey to Global Talent Leadership
Bangladesh has built a remarkable presence in the global labour market. Millions of its citizens work abroad, supporting families, generating foreign exchange and contributing to...
Democracy, Rule of Law and Accountability: The Foundations of National Development
The opening of the fourth session of the 13th Parliament with a call for restoring democratic values, the rule of law and institutional accountability deserves...
Bangladesh’s Aviation Industry Is Failing to Take Off
A country’s aviation strength is not measured simply by how many people pass through its airports. It is measured by how much value the country...
Public Health vs. Multinational Profits: Building a Policy Shield Against New Tobacco Traps
The departmental store located barely eighty meters from a well-known English-medium school in the capital appears sleek and modern at first glance. Yet, a closer...
Stroke in Young Adults: The Silent Risk Factors You Should Never Ignore
Stroke is widely perceived as a disease of old age. When people think about stroke, they often imagine an elderly person suddenly losing the ability...
The Rohingya Crisis Myanmar Must Take Responsibility
The Rohingya refugee crisis has become one of the most pressing humanitarian and diplomatic challenges in South Asia. Nearly nine years after the mass displacement...
Foreign Debt: A Growing Burden on Bangladesh’s Economy
Foreign loans have long played an important role in financing the development of Bangladesh. As a developing country with limited domestic resources and growing demands...