Optimism isn’t enough to hit $63.5b export target
Bangladesh’s new export target of $63.5 billion, representing a 16.5 per cent increase over last year’s earnings, has been described by Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir...
Editorial
Entrepreneurship in Islam: A pathway to ethical and sustainable economic growth
Md. Mamunor Rashid : Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in driving economic growth and social development. In recent years, the idea of looking at entrepreneurship...
World must come to the aid of Myanmar’s starving civilians
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim : In the western reaches of Myanmar, the people of Rakhine State – both ethnic Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims – are...
Bangladesh should not rush its LDC graduation
Bangladesh’s planned graduation from the United Nations list of least developed countries (LDCs) has long been seen as a milestone – a recognition of economic...
Inclusive education and its application in primary education:
Inclusive education is one of the most significant aspects of the world. Inclusive education refers to all students being able to access and gain equal...
Bangladesh’s Press at a Crossroads: Between Promises of Reform and the Shadows of Repression
Mojahidul Islam: Bangladesh’s press is at a crossroads. A year after the mass uprising of 2024 promised a fresh dawn for the country’s long-troubled media,...
Readers’ Voice: Media Literacy
Media literacy is vital for informed citizenship and decision-making in a country like Bangladesh. While some civil society organisations promote digital literacy, a more systemic...
How does culture affect Bangladesh’s governance?
Dr. Nasim Ahmed : Culture plays a crucial role in shaping how societies operate, affecting governance, economic practices, political engagement, and administrative procedures. Hofstede (2011)...
Bangladesh must stand firm against plots to sow chaos
Bangladesh is facing a dangerous convergence of political conspiracy and targeted violence, as recent events reveal a pattern of calculated efforts to destabilise the nation....
Protect youth from tobacco industry influence
On 13 July, during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on amending Bangladesh’s Smoking and Tobacco Products (Control) Act, it was decided to invite representatives...
Protecting journalists is protecting democracy
The brutal killing of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin in Gazipur has once again forced Bangladesh to confront a sobering truth: our journalists remain dangerously vulnerable. Whether...
Unwanted deaths due to accidents
Kamrul Alam : Every day, we witness numerous accidents, including drowning at seashores, road accidents across the country, boat accidents – especially during the monsoon...