Crowd, Contest, and the Question BNP Must Answer
The crowd that gathered around the funeral of Inqulab Mancho leader Osman Hadi was not merely a moment of mourning; it was a political signal....
Editorial
Selective Memory, Elections and the Uneasy Politics of Neighbourly Advice
H. M. Nazmul Alam : December is a month of memory in South Asia, but memory, like power, is never neutral. How it is framed,...
World Meditation Day: The Key to Mental and Physical Well-being
Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed : Being healthy today does not simply mean the absence of illness. True well-being comes when our mind is calm....
Osman Hadi laid to eternal rest: Let grief turn into strength
Sharif Osman Hadi, one of the faces of the 24th student uprising and a potential candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency, was laid to eternal rest...
Tipping Point in Dhaka: Can Bangladesh Revive Its Miracle?
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : After years of rapid growth, Bangladesh confronts inflation, investment drought, climate shocks, and political uncertainty. Its next moves will decide...
Dhaka-Ctg highway must be upgraded to 6-lane for handling containers
Chittagong Port is the main gateway for the country’s import-export trade. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, the port handled about 3.2 million 96 thousand 20-foot...
Importance must be given to legal immigration and sending skilled workers
The country’s population is growing. Along with this, the number of unemployed people is also increasing. The foreign labour market could play a role in...
ML models for tax revenue forecasting in Bangladesh
Dr. Nasim Ahmed : Accurate tax collection forecasts are crucial for effective fiscal planning, budget stability, and overall macroeconomic health. In Bangladesh, where revenue performance...
Rough seas, real skill: The path to professional mastery
MD Touhidul Alam Khan : In the ocean of professional career development, one enduring proverb resonates profoundly: “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” This...
Does the Extradition Policy Allow Hasina’s Return?
The existence of an extradition treaty between Bangladesh and India has revived a contentious question: does the policy actually allow Sheikh Hasina’s return, or does...
Let the enduring spirit of the Victory Day prevail
With Victory Day today (Tuesday), Bangladesh emerged as an independent country in the world map after a nine-month bloody liberation war in 1971 against the...
Strengthening Partnership: How China Can Help Bangladesh in Resource Management Policy
Mohammad Maruf Hasan and Zhang Chaozhe : Bangladesh, a rapidly growing economy in South Asia, confronts a paradox of growth. Despite the nation’s significant achievements...