A reciprocal trade deal is not enough
THE latest data on United States apparel imports should serve as a timely reminder that Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector cannot afford complacency, reports The...
Editorial
Hiroshima Day: Let the pledge be a nuclear-weapon-free world
EVERY year on August 6, humanity observes Hiroshima Day with deep sorrow, remorse, and introspection. On this day in 1945, the first nuclear bomb ever...
Addressing the Gas Crisis Requires a Multi-Dimensional Energy Strategy
Bangladesh’s gas crisis is no longer a temporary or isolated problem; it is gradually evolving into a structural economic and energy security challenge. Declining gas...
Beyond Core Banking: Why the Five-Bank Merger Needs an Institutional Transformation Plan
Bangladesh’s decision to combine five Islamic banks into one institution is not merely a banking-sector adjustment. It is an attempt to create a stable, trusted,...
Rift in unity: What path lies ahead for the July uprising?
TODAY is the second anniversary of the student led July Mass Uprising . It marks a pivotal turning point in the political history of Bangladesh....
Democracy’s Invisible Foundation: Why Trust Matters More Than Ever
In the contemporary world, democracy is often discussed in terms of constitutions, elections, parliaments, courts, and other formal institutions. These structures are undoubtedly essential. They...
Lesson From History: “AS You So, So You Reap”
History, human experience, and moral teachings consistently remind us of one timeless truth: our actions shape our future. Whether in personal life, family, society, business,...
Why Farmers Earn Less While Consumers Pay More
Bangladesh’s farmers begin their day before sunrise and work tirelessly until dusk, producing the food that feeds the nation. Despite battling natural disasters, rising production...
The High Cost of Bangladesh’s Slow Internet
There was a time when governments measured national progress by the number of bridges they built, the factories they inaugurated, or the power plants they...
Road Accidents in Dhaka: From Anarchy to Despair
IT is deeply concerning that road accidents in the capital, Dhaka, have increased alarmingly. According to the data revealed in a report by the non-governmental...
Balancing Bangladesh’s Strategic Partnerships: A Pragmatic Foreign Policy in an Era of Great Power Competition
Bangladesh today stands at a critical geopolitical crossroads. Located between South Asia and Southeast Asia and at the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal,...
Can We Build Bangladesh Worthy of Its Talent?
Every nation seeks a competitive advantage. Some benefit from strategic geography, abundant natural resources, or large domestic markets. History, however, repeatedly shows that a nation’s...