Export data discrepancy: A shocking revelation
Bangladesh’s economic outlook is facing renewed scrutiny after the central bank revealed a significant discrepancy in export figures. This $14 billion hole raises concerns about...
Editorial
Universal pension in government jobs from 1 July 2025
Mahbubur Rahman : From July 1 next year, those who join the government service will no longer get the usual pension benefits. Instead, they will...
New Curriculum and Reality
Majhar Mannan : We celebrated the golden jubilee of independence and also celebrated the birth centenary of the father of the nation. We have also...
Bangladesh’s interests must be protected while signing MoUs
Bangladesh’s pursuit of a reliable source of essential commodities from neighboring India has encountered a hurdle. The proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) drafted by India...
Relief efforts need to be ramped up as people in north suffer from flood, erosion
Bangladesh is grappling with a devastating flood crisis, with entire villages in the north and north-east submerged under chest-deep water. The situation is expected to...
Teesta deal, rail transit and Indo-Bangla relations
Shah Alam : The agreement on sharing the waters of the Teesta River with neighboring and friendly country India remains uncertain. Despite prolonged negotiations, the...
Is it time for a global wealth tax?
Simon Wilson : If Labour wins the election, it plans to toughen the rules on non-doms further, and there’s widespread speculation about higher capital-gains tax....
Export data dilemma: NBR vs. EPB difference calls for a unified approach
BANGLADESH’S export story has had a certain shine for the past few years. The numbers boasted of a thriving sector, a testament to the nation’s...
Controversial interest waiver Calls for quest grow
The recent parliamentary debate on the “Payment and Settlement Bill-2024” exposed a critical vulnerability within Bangladesh’s financial system the alarming trend of large corporations receiving...
IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it
Danny Bradlow : The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is...
Bonding balancing individual autonomy and collective responsibility
Dr. Matiur Rahman : In the intricate tapestry of human connections, the bonds we form are both the essence of our social existence and the...
Teachers’ pension, students’ quota must not halt academic activities Govt should deal with prudence
JUST as Bangladesh’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams commenced, a wave of protests has swept across the universities around the country, throwing a wrench into...