Adopt a competitive, transparent renewable energy strategy
We welcome the recent call by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) to the interim government for immediate action in floating tenders for 37 renewable...
Editorial
How hunger drives mass uprisings in Bangladesh
Jannatul Naym Pieal : On August 2 of this year, after attending a student-led protest at the Central Shaheed Minar on the Dhaka University campus,...
Rein in hoarding cash to tackle inflation woes
THE persistent rise in cash circulating outside the banking system is a concerning trend that demands urgent attention. An English newspaper on Thursday reported that...
Why do most revolutions fail
Dr. Matiur Rahman : Revolutions, often born from societal unrest, ignite hopes for profound change and a brighter future. History is filled with bold and...
Regulatory reforms key to shield banking sector’s integrity
BANGLADESH’S financial sector stands at a critical juncture, as defaulted loans continue to surge, threatening the stability of both banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs),...
False, fabricated reports in Indian media over Hindu attacks
Dr. Md. Enamul Hoque : Following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and fleeing to India, the country experienced widespread casualities which were generated from out of anger...
Relying on outdated colonial laws to curb crime is indeed impractical
Our newspaper on Tuesday reported that the country is facing a surge in crime, with drug trafficking, extortion, robbery, murder, and rape on the rise,...
How can call of the day for reducing price of basics be toiled?
Dr. Md. Shamsul Arefin : The rising prices of essential food items, such as eggs, vegetables, potatoes and other agricultural products have become a pressing...
Impose stronger oversight to tackle manipulation of vegetable prices
We are appalled with the recent revelation by the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) that commission agents, or aratdars, are manipulating vegetable prices...
Climate Change: How Bangladesh is being affected by Global Warming?
Md Ahsan Ullah : Although climate change is a global problem, its impact on the developing, or underdeveloped economies will be devastating and unbalanced. In...
Protect farmers with crop insurance under safety net program
A newspaper on Sunday reported that Bangladesh’s agricultural sector, employing over 40 per cent of the nation’s workforce, is increasingly vulnerable to the devastating effects...
Can we launch a hotline for the victims of July movement?
Dr Mohammad Didare Alam Muhsin : July 2024 mass uprising will remain a unique precedent in the history of the modern world, not only in...