PGCB’s unusual share trading needs to be investigated to retain the trust of investors
The recent announcement by the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) regarding its decision not to issue dividends for the fiscal year ending June 30,...
Editorial
AI can be a major export sector for Bangladesh
Dr. Tanvir Abir : The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has reshaped global economies, industries, and societies. Countries that strategically invest in AI are not...
First death due to HMPV virus in Bangladesh: Caution and public awareness needed
Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed : The name of the newly discussed virus around the world is HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus). The horror of Corona is...
Will Donald Trump’s return help establish world peace?
We congratulate Donald Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. Through this, the journey of his second term...
Culture of heinous defaulted loans must be rooted out from banking sector
In a troubling revelation, Bangladesh Bank has reported that only 20.25 per cent of the Tk1.76 lakh crore in defaulted loans has been resolved in...
Future of Gen Z in Bangladesh
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Gen Z in Bangladesh is a diverse generation defined by a variety of characteristics. They are the first generation to...
Reviving jute glory is possible through concerted efforts of the government
The decline of Bangladesh’s jute and jute goods exports for the fifth consecutive year is a troubling indicator of an industry that once thrived on...
PEACE model to address “Gen Z Stress” in Bangladeshi universities
Dr. Md Asadul Islam and Dr. Ariful Islam : “There is no health without mental health,” as former US Surgeon General David Satcher famously stated,...
Rein in forex volatility with proactive economic policies
The recent developments in Bangladesh’s foreign exchange market reveal a complex interplay between regulatory intent and market realities. While the Bangladesh Bank has ostensibly embraced...
Trump, Act II
Maleeha Lodhi : During the election campaign, President Donald Trump repeatedly said he wanted to “stop wars” and prevent the US from becoming embroiled in...
Pay heed to the voices that urge empowering civil society to attain SDGs
The recent seminar held at the CIRDAP Auditorium, organised by the COAST Foundation, CDP, and the BDCSO Process, has brought to light a pressing issue...
4IR and strategies for educational reform in Bangladesh
Dil Afrose Duetee : The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) represents an unprecedented technological shift, characterized by the convergence of digital, biological, and physical systems....