A tightrope walk: BB’s strategy to tame inflation and stabilise growth
The recent Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) unveiled by Bangladesh Bank (BB) for the January-July period of the 2024-25 financial year reflects a prudent approach to...
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New monetary policy: Navigating challenges and opportunities in Bangladesh 2.0
Md. Touhidul Alam Khan : The first half of 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Bangladesh as the country embarks on a transformative journey following...
Unwavering commitment to uphold the rule of law must resonate throughout the country
The recent launch of “Operation Devil Hunt” by the interim government marks a significant and necessary response to the escalating unrest threatening the nation’s stability....
Trump’s tariff war
Maleeha Lodhi : A perfect storm was threatened by President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. Additional tariffs...
The upcoming UN confce on Rohingya crisis must serve to end brutality of Myanmar junta
Rohingya crisis remains one of the most pressing humanitarian challenges of our time, with the country bearing the brunt of the fallout from this protracted...
Poorest Plus programme to combat human-induced disasters in Cox’ Bazar
Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman : The Employment Generation Programme for the Poorest Plus (EGPP+), implemented by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) from July 2021 to...
Peace elusive in Middle East without a viable Palestinian state
The recent developments in the Middle East, particularly following Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, have plunged the region into a renewed state of...
Trump’s Gaza takeover plan ignites global outrage
Fawaz Turki : After we gasped with incomprehension and our jaws dropped, feeling at once incredulous and shocked at what the president of the United...
World Radio Day – 13 February
Every year, 13 February is observed as World Radio Day to highlight the importance of radio in our daily lives. Even in this modern era,...
Renewables in the power sector must be allowed to operate to ensure energy efficiency
The recent turmoil in Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector, following the abrupt cancellation of agreements with 31 companies by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), raises...
Civil service training system in Turkey
M. M. Ashaduzzaman Nour : Civil service training is a cornerstone of effective governance, ensuring that public officials are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and...
Implications of and Controls for Mega City Dhaka’s Air Pollution
Dr. Nasim Ahmed : Dhaka is considered one of the most air-polluted cities in the world. Recent reports indicate Dhaka has consistently ranked among the...