Addressing responsible consumption and production
Dr Matiur Rahman : In pursuing a sustainable future, the global community has rallied around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 objectives...
Editorial
Save the playgrounds, save the future
The recent discussions in capital Dhaka highlighted a critical issue in our cities: the alarming shortage of parks, playgrounds and open spaces. Urban planning experts...
Human rights and democratic values of the time
Raihan Ahmed Tapadar : In the 20th century, the tide of democracy swept the world system. Democracy and democratic governance were a fundamental element of...
Urgent action needed to address the root causes of textile mills’ gas crisis
The textile industry, a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s economy, is in peril. Faced with a confluence of challenges including a chronic gas crisis, volatile exchange rates,...
Banking sector needs good governance to trim down the culture of bad loans
The unveiling of Bangladesh Bank’s comprehensive roadmap to tackle the escalating issue of defaulted loans is undoubtedly a commendable step towards revitalizing the country’s banking...
Trade deficit not reduced, pressure on the overall economy will increase
AB Siddique : Trade deficit is increasing every year. Import costs are increasing, export income is decreasing. In the financial year 2020-21, the trade deficit...
Rising trend of youth unemployment signals a grave social unrest
The 2022 Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics Report paints a concerning picture of a youth inactivity crisis, with 41 per cent of those aged between 15...
Fintech applications in Bangladesh’s Islamic banking sector
Md. Saifullah Azad CIPA, CERM : The adoption of Islamic Fintech within Bangladesh’s Islamic banking system represents a transformative journey characterized by both promise and...
Consolidated action urgently needed to prevent burgeoning cancer disease
The latest World Health Organization (WHO) report on the burgeoning cancer disease in Bangladesh paints a disturbing picture of the future. With a projected twofold...
Bangladesh economy suffers from Dutch disease
Samia Haque : The “Dutch disease” refers to the negative economic effects that can occur when a country experiences a rapid increase in revenues from...
Bangladesh the biggest dumping ground for old ships
As the world witnessed a staggering 446 ships scrapped globally last year, it is disheartening to acknowledge that Bangladesh bore the brunt of this environmental...
Wetlands are the lifeblood of the surface, these must be protected
Md. Zillur Rahaman : February 2 is World Wetlands Day. Since February 2, 1997, environment conscious citizens of more than 100 countries have been celebrating...