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...
Editorial
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...
Greed Burns the Earth
Capitalism’s insatiable hunger for profit has drained the life from our planet, pushing it toward environmental catastrophe. The relentless pursuit of profit, coupled with the...
Teesta not just a geographical feature — a lifeline that must be managed effectively
The plight of northern Bangladesh’s residents, grappling with severe water shortages due to the mismanagement of the Teesta River, demands immediate attention. Yesterday’s newspaper reported...
Towards a resilient food system in Bangladesh
Zaima Ahasan : The food industry is a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s economy and a critical component of its social fabric. As one of the world’s...
Amid rising inflation, no way to justify tax, VAT rise
The recent decision by the interim government to raise VAT and supplementary duty on over 90 essential products and services has left consumers grappling with...
Lessons for Bangladesh from Turkish Local Government
M. M. Ashaduzzaman Nour : The origins of local government in Turkey trace back to the Ottoman Empire, particularly during the Tanzimat era (1839-1876), when...
Pay heed to stakeholders’ concerns over hikes in gas prices and taxes
The recent proposals from two governmental entities, Petrobangla and the National Board of Revenue (NBR), to dramatically hike industrial gas prices and double taxes for...
Justice Murshed – forever a legend
Barrister Nazir Ahmed : Late Justice Murshed’s outstanding legal career and landmark judgments have made him known both within and outside the legal arena. Through...