Odious debts: What can Bangladesh learn from Ecuador?
Anis Chowdhury and Khalilur Rahman : Bangladesh’s White Paper committee will review foreign loan deals signed by the fallen kleptocratic regime. We recommend that it...
Editorial
No more burden on the nation like Bangabandhu Satellite
THOUGH the launch of the Bangabandhu-1 Satellite in 2018 was hailed as a major achievement for Bangladesh, symbolising the country’s entry into the elite space...
Recent UGC Appointments: A Demand for Meritocracy
Dr. Shibli Ahmed Khan : A careful examination and contemplation are necessary regarding the recent appointments made inside the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the...
Prophetic Method of Peaceful Coexistence
The concept of brotherhood championed by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) vividly exemplifies the profound ideals of Islamic coexistence. This was evident when the Prophet (PBUH)...
Prudent diplomacy with the US could pave the way for prosperity
WE welcome the high-level US delegation, headed by Brent Neiman, Deputy Under Secretary for International Finance at the US Department of the Treasury, and accompanied...
The unknown facts of Ansar obstinacy
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : The recent chaos caused by the Ansar forces at the Bangladesh Secretariat was carried out by a specialized group known...
Conspiracies targeting RMG – an insidious threat to the nation
The recent unrest in the Savar-Ashulia and Gazipur industrial belts, leading to the closure of over 250 factories, has sent shockwaves through Bangladesh’s garment industry....
Truth behind the numbers: Hasina’s development illusion
Dr. Ziauddin Hyder : Hasina fled to India by helicopter on August 5th as people-led protests toppled her 15-years rule of widespread election rigging and...
Eyesight damaged protesters need better help
A total of 401 people lost their eyesight because of bullet wounds during the anti-discrimination movement of students in July-August in the country, particularly in...
Statistical data manipulation is a stigmatized chapter of the previous government
Md. Zillur Rahaman : Decision making is the process of determining the correct and best way to solve a problem. Sufficient data is required to...
A deepening power crisis demands urgent actions
Over the past 15 and a half years, it appears that the Hasina regime has significantly increased Bangladesh’s electricity production capacity, reaching an impressive 27,791...
Potential of care home businesses in Bangladesh
Dr Md. Asadul Islam and Dr Ariful Islam : A recent report by HelpAge International, a leading advocate for elderly rights globally, has cast a...