Authorities must rein in food inflation to ease people’s sufferings
Food inflation in Bangladesh stayed above 12 per cent for the second consecutive month in September as prices showed no signs of cooling down, hitting...
Editorial
LPG price hike by Tk 6.6 per kg to bleed consumers more
Even in these days of people’s huge financial hardships, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) did not feel what their decision of price hike of LPG...
Western economic downturn hits footwear exports
The exports of leather footwear from Bangladesh declined 4.28 per cent year-on-year in July-May of the ongoing financial year owing to lower orders from Europe....
Are the rights of the old well protected?
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : As per the population census of 2022, people aged 60 years and above are considered as senior citizens and their...
Freedom of speech and Irish MP Clare Daly
Nowmy Tahrin : We live in a time where democracy, human rights, and freedom of speech have become a farce. Double standards have become a...
Socioeconomic impact of Rohingya crisis in Cox’s Bazar
Dr Matiur Rahman : The picturesque district of Cox’s Bazar, known for its pristine beaches and lush hills, has undergone a profound transformation in recent...
The banking sector ailing with default loans
The non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh’s banking sector hit a new record in June as the withdrawal of a relaxed central bank policy, slowdown in...
Readers’ Voice
Islam upholds the value of peace Islam is a religion sent down to offer humanity a life filled with tranquilly and peace, where the endless...
The tug-of-war of regionalism in South Asia
Sahibzada M Usman, PhD : The South Asian area, encompassing countries such as Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives, exhibits a...
Conserving old trees of Dhaka
Prof Dr Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder :Dhaka’s old trees, some of which are century old, serve as living witnesses to the city’s history and evolution. These...
Shutdowns are a uniquely American drama
Garret Martin : When it comes to shutdowns, the U.S. is very much an exception rather than the rule. Save for a last-minute spending deal...
Is the clash between UNO and AL men just another grim political turmoil?
IN a disturbing turn of events, Gazipur’s Kaliganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), Azizur Rahman, along with several Ansar members, found themselves on the receiving end...