Burma now known as Myanmar in trouble
Mohammad Amjad Hossain : Having been born in Rangoon in 1942, I have developed an interest to know much more information about present-day Myanmar, formerly...
Editorial
Why is FDI so slow in the first half and how to increase it?
BANGLADESH’S sluggish Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows paint a worrying picture of its economic prospects. The recent 27.53% decline in FDI during the first half...
Fire Safety First: Prioritising solutions for a safer Bangladesh
Prof Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder : Even after the continuous explosions and fires take a destructive form, no one seems to care. The occurrence of...
Building transparency, accountability in country’s banking sector
In a recent pre-budget discussion orchestrated by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Bangladesh’s business leaders have sounded the clarion call for enhanced...
Importance and significance of holy Ramadan in attaining Taqwa
Md. Zillur Rahaman : The holy month of Ramadan is well equipped with the combination of mercy, blessing and forgiveness and it is the best...
In the DC Conference how much space education received?
Masum Billah : DC Conference 2024 took place between 3 March and 6 March 2024 marking one day longer than the previous ones. This year’s...
IFC urges Dhaka, Delhi to renew Ganges treaty, sign Teesta deal
The International Farakka Committee (IFC) has called upon the governments of Bangladesh and India to take decisive action regarding water sharing. The committee emphasized the...
A speech that stirred 75 million souls
Enayetullah Khan : More than anyone else in Bangladesh’s history, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman enjoyed a relationship with his people. That special relationship reached its...
Deaths in circumcisions demand comprehensive reforms in healthcare practices
THE recent spate of fatalities and distressing events during circumcision procedures in Bangladesh has not only rattled communities but also raised serious concerns about patient...
Monetary policy must to boost private sector credit growth
The recent slowdown in private sector credit growth in Bangladesh has raised concerns among experts and analysts, indicating a complex interplay of factors influencing borrowing...
Corruption hinders the way to smart Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam : The Berlin-based international organization Transparency International (TI) recently published a report titled Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023. Bangladesh is ranked...
Environmental impact of Sugar Refinery Fire must be taken as a wake up call
A BLAZE that erupted at a prominent sugar refinery in Chattogram, owned by the S Alam Group, has not only caused significant property damage but...