Economic growth at risk of inflation and pollution together
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 paints a stark picture of the economic landscape of Bangladesh, highlighting inflation as the most pressing risk...
Editorial
Zakat for poverty alleviation in the context of Bangladesh
Abdus Salam Khan : Charity is highly valued in nearly every religion around the world, but in Islam, there is a specific form of charity...
Israel’s brutality despite the ceasefire is a tragic betrayal of peace in Gaza
The recent airstrikes by Israel, which claimed the lives of at least 77 Palestinians in Gaza just hours after a ceasefire agreement was announced, represent...
National unity and our youth leadership
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : After the fall of the fascist government of Hasina, the formation of a new government under the leadership of Dr....
Strict action must be taken against criminals to ensure security of public life
It is matter of deep concern that professional criminals have become active in the wake of police inaction after the July students uprising. We have...
The Historic Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement of 2025
Md. Shawkat Alam Faisal : After 15 months of unrelenting conflict, Israel and Hamas have achieved a critical truce and hostage release agreement. This agreement,...
This Ramadan can’t be a financial burden for devotees while buying fruits
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...
Alliances and friendships in international relations
Murtoza Manzur : The recent comment by US President-elect Donald Trump about Turkey’s essential role in toppling the Assad regime and installing a former affiliate...
Entrepreneurs must not be left in limbo as happens in Sirajganj BSCIC project
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....
The Year 2024: Hopes & Despairs
Anis Chowdhury : Thank God, we have survived another year of genocide, war, destruction and climate crisis. The passing year of 2024 has been a...
Wage security and workers’ rights must be ensured
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...
Learning from the Los Angeles fires for future safety
Bharat Dogra : This in turn must be based on a balanced understanding of the nature and causes of the fires. Forest fires are to...