Administrative disruption at Ctg Port must not be repeated
The recent customs-related work stoppages at Chittagong Port have once again exposed the fragility of Bangladesh’s most critical trade gateway. As the Chittagong Port Authority...
Editorial
Embracing the future of Islamic finance: The transformative power of AI
Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, PhD : In an era where technology is reshaping industries worldwide, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a catalyst for profound...
A welcome relief – thank you, United States
The recent decision by the United States to reduce its tariff on Bangladeshi imports from 35 per cent to 20 per cent is a timely...
Separate women entrepreneurship development policy needed
Ruba Rummana : Bangladesh is a country where women comprise nearly half the population. Despite growing contributions by women-led enterprises, systemic issues continue to exist,...
Forgotten story of Bangladesh’s Urdu-speaking community
Mohammad Hasan : In the context of Bangladesh, the Urdu-speaking community represents a distinct ethnic and linguistic origin group. Commonly referred to as “Biharis”, this...
Readers’ Voice: US-Israel Aggression
The recent US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, along with the longstanding alliance between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, raises serious concerns about global peace,...
BB’s cautious policy must be matched by bold reform
Bangladesh Bank’s unveiled Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the first half of FY2025-26 published on Thursday reflects a careful balancing act between stabilising the macroeconomy...
No more Milestone-like tragedy in future
Raqib Zaman : Children are considered the future of a nation. Today’s children will become tomorrow’s leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers who will shape the nation’s...
Security preparations a must for ensuring fair and smooth national elections
Several important decisions have been taken at the second high-level meeting on law and order ahead of the national elections. The meeting was held recently...
Netanyahu’s war on Gaza: A crime against humanity
The recent accusations by B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights – Israel mark a watershed moment in the global reckoning over Israel’s relentless assault on...
What Netanyahu fears most in Gaza
Abdulrahman Al-Rashed : The war in Gaza, with all its horrors, is approaching the end of its second year, making it the longest and deadliest...
Readers’ Voice: Understand Cybercrimes
Digital platforms have opened new avenues for criminal activity, causing financial loss and emotional trauma to unsuspecting victims. Social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, and...