BB’s policy rate hike will make loans costlier, but depositors to get better returns
In a decisive move to combat the soaring inflation that has plagued the nation, the Bangladesh Bank raised the repo rate by 50 basis points,...
Editorial
Addressing gender inequality in Bangladesh
Dr Matiur Rahman : Gender inequality is a pervasive issue that affects societies worldwide, limiting the potential and well-being of half the population. Bangladesh, despite...
Echoes of desperation: Navigating the depths of the Rohingya crisis
Md. Shawkat Alam Faisal : The world bore witness to an undeniably poignant humanitarian calamity in the annals of 2017, wherein an extensive multitude of...
Readers’ Voice
Strengthening DNCRP is now Public Demand Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protections (DNCRP) routinely works for pointing and solving issues to bite out consumer complaints...
Stop violence against women as it deeply ingrained in our society
In the first ten months of this year, Bangladesh has witnessed a harrowing surge in violence against women and girls. The alarming figures reported by...
Nations must now deliver on the promise of a free Palestine
Though the belligerent Benjamin Netanyahu continues to rattle with his war rhetoric, it was a piece of good news for the Gazans as well as...
Reducing domestic and foreign debt pressure is critical for economy
AB Siddique : The amount of foreign debt per capita has already exceeded 95 thousand crores. Bangladesh’s foreign debt reached $99 billion at the end...
Is the Maldives’ new president inviting danger from India by becoming more pro-Chinese?
Nusanta Samayel Audri : The Maldives, noted for its immaculate white beaches and private resorts, has also grown in importance on the international scene. Plenty...
Govt’s failure to tax many rich raises burden on the poor
Economists are concerned about the government’s overreliance on indirect taxes due to lower-than-expected direct tax incomes, burdening low and fixed-income groups. The failure to expand...
Silence on Israeli violations unveils the West as savage, not civilized?
Melih Altinok : The Israeli army has been striking civilians in Palestine for 48 days. According to publicly available data, nearly 14,000 civilians have lost...
Beware of the harmful side of pesticides
Md. Arafat Rahman : Pesticides are toxic substances that help kill insects. Chemical insecticides are mainly used to control insects. Its application destroys the eggs...
Readers’ Voice
Potentials of Ayurveda for improving health sector Currently, over 30 countries recognise Ayurveda as a traditional system of medicine. Ayurveda is a traditional system of...