Tarique Rahman and the Politics of Return
As Bangladesh enters a decisive political moment, the recent statements by Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), have reignited public debate...
Editorial
Partnership for Peace and Prosperity: A Global Imperative
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : In an era of interconnected crises, ranging from conflict, climate change, economic inequality, pandemics, and democratic backsliding, the global community...
Nation in prayers for Khaleda Zia’s speedy recovery
The historic mass uprising led by students in July last year redefined the political landscape of Bangladesh. As the nation arose against the long-standing Awami...
The Gen-Z Burnout: Why We’re Tired Before 30
Zaima Ahasan : We are often described as young, energetic, and full of potential. Yet, behind the filtered photos and motivational posts, many of us...
Bring the accused Malaysian manpower export syndicate to justice
Malaysia is one of the important labour markets for Bangladesh. According to statistics provided by the Bangladesh Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET), Malaysia...
Basel’s credit risk principles: The enduring guide for banking resilience
Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan : In the dynamic realm of global finance, characterized by economic uncertainty and increasingly complex financial instruments, the Principles for...
Readers’ Voice: False Cases: A Crisis in Justice in Our Society
The concept of justice forms the backbone of our society. Every individual expects their rights to be protected and wrongdoings to be addressed fairly. However,...
Bangladesh in the Grip of Arakan Army’s ‘Drugs Attack’
A H M Faruk : Conflict and shifts in power within Myanmar’s Rakhine state are nothing new for Bangladesh. However, the terrifying “drug terrorism” that...
To ensure citizen’s services in Dhaka city difficult without decentralization
Dhaka is now the world’s second most populous city. While the capital of Bangladesh is close to surpassing all other cities in terms of population,...
Bangladesh Now Has the World’s Highest Default Rate: How Did We Get Here?
H. M. Nazmul Alam : If global financial crises had a museum, Bangladesh’s banking sector would require its own wing. Inside that wing would stand...
Technology and infrastructure development needed to increase gas supply
BAPEX is a state-owned oil and gas exploration and production company. Various initiatives have been taken in the past to increase the company’s capacity to...
Stop extortion to give a sigh of relief to the people
It is disturbing to know that extortion has taken a severe turn in the country. From industrial owners to footpath hawkers, no one is safe...