Global crises are escalating: It’s time for the UN to act
Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai : Hundreds of government officials and more than a thousand civil society representatives are attending the 2025 High-level Political Forum (HLPF)...
Editorial
Power sector reform must prioritise transparency and public interest
The recent announcement by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, confirming a comprehensive review of power purchase agreements signed under the previous Awami League government, marks...
Put principles above profit
Chris Doyle : Francesca Albanese is such a threat to world peace and security, according to the US, that she joins four International Criminal Court...
Uncertainty must not define college admissions
As the July admission season approaches, over a million Bangladeshi students and their families are being forced to navigate confusion, silence, and systemic shortcomings. Despite...
Trump tech big bro: Monopoly is best
Jomo Kwame Sundaram : Trump’s billionaire cronies want more monopoly profits, not competition. With more policies crafted for them, wealth concentration is set to become...
Readers’ Voice AI Impact
While many celebrate AI’s innovation, we must also address a pressing concern: automation’s impact on jobs and society. With AI increasingly being used to solve...
AI revolutionises primary eye care in Bangladesh
In a nation marked by high population density and a growing burden of chronic diseases, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems into primary eye...
US trade policy shouldn’t strain Dhaka ties — diplomacy must prevail
Bangladesh now faces a formidable challenge on the global trade front. With the potential reimposition of harsh Reciprocal Tariffs (RTs) by the United States under...
Save Buriganga, save Dhaka
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : The Buriganga River is essential to preserving the ecosystem of Dhaka. The Buriganga, once thought to be the city’s lifeline,...
Why UN’s Rohingya conference must deliver
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim : In September, the UN will convene a high-level conference to address what is arguably one of the world’s most protracted and...
Mitford murder — when justice sleeps, society bleeds
The brutal daylight murder of Lal Chand, also known as Sohag, outside Mitford Hospital has sent shockwaves through the nation, not just for its sheer...
United action needed to tackle drug abuse
Papel Kumar Shaha: The issue of drug abuse has become a burning issues and worrying problem in the whole world, including Bangladesh. Drug abuse is...