Family Card: Potential benefits and challenges
The government’s plan to introduce a “Family Card” programme marks one of the most ambitious social protection initiatives in Bangladesh’s history. Designed to provide financial...
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Opening of 13th Jatiya Sangsad: Let democracy now take root
The opening of the 13th JatiyaSangsad marks a historic and hopeful moment in the political life of Bangladesh. After the fall of fascist Sheikh Hasina’s...
Let Safe Eid Journey in a Smart Way
Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, where Eid means the pulse of millions of people with their roots. But...
We welcome a vibrant, effective and accountable parliament
In a scene never witnessed before in the parliamentary history of Bangladesh, the 13th National Parliament officially marched its maiden journey on Thursday, March 12,...
Enhancing institutional capacity and necessary reforms essential to attract investment
Managing any institution is a holistic economic issue. It is essential to ensure an entrepreneurial-friendly and business-friendly environment for establishing new institutions and initiatives. There...
Greening the textile dyeing and printing in Bangladesh
The textile and garment industry is a vital part of Bangladesh’s economy, significantly contributing to exports, job creation, and industrial development. However, this industry faces...
Bangladesh and the Muslim World’s Response to Attacks on Iran: Between Solidarity and Strategic Caution
The recent military strikes on Iran, orchestrated by the United States and Israel, have exposed deep fissures in global geopolitics and within the Muslim world...
Let the family card reach the marginalised
The Family Card program in Bangladesh is a major social protection initiative launched on Tuesday (March 10, 2026), aimed at providing direct financial assistance to...
Fuel crisis: No need for panic, but initiative
Even though the country has adequate fuel reserves, there is no time to dispel the anxiety and concern that has been created among consumers over...
Real Estate Factor for Non-Tariff Insurance
The non-life insurance market in Bangladesh currently comprises a number of companies that significantly exceeds prevailing market demand. This imbalance has intensified competition within the...
Rural Students can learn coding if students get a laptop loan
Larger populations are often believed to generate bigger pools of talent, a common assumption. Bangladesh has a large population, so it’s reasonable to think we...
Looting under the guise of exports bleeding the national economy
WHEN the country’s macroeconomics is plagued by various crises and concerns about foreign exchange reserves continue, the news of a huge amount of money being...