Tuesday | January 13, 2026 | Dhaka
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. In Bangladesh, where formal democratic channels are often narrowed...
H. M. Nazmul Alam : December is a month of memory in South Asia, but memory, like power, is never neutral. How it is framed, what is remembered and what is omitted often reveal...
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. Physical health is undoubtedly important, but on its own,...
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 beside the grave of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam...
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : After years of rapid growth, Bangladesh confronts inflation, investment drought, climate shocks, and political uncertainty. Its next moves will decide whether its past momentum returns, or slips away. During...
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 equivalent containers (TEUs), 96 percent of which were transported...
Dr. Nasim Ahmed : Accurate tax collection forecasts are crucial for effective fiscal planning, budget stability, and overall macroeconomic health. In Bangladesh, where revenue performance significantly influences public investment, social programs, and debt management,...
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 providing employment for a large number of our unemployed...
MD Touhidul Alam Khan : In the ocean of professional career development, one enduring proverb resonates profoundly: “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” This time-honored wisdom signifies an important truth—actual growth and mastery...
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 it merely offer the illusion of legal recourse? The...
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 Pakistan occupation forces. The National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar...
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 in reducing poverty, industrial growth, and digital advancement, its...