Eliminating gender-based violence at workplace
Z A M Khairuzzaman: Women’s participation at the workplace has made immense contributions to Bangladesh’s national economy. Our garment industry–which keeps the national economy afloat...
Editorial
“How secure is Google Pay in an age of rising digital fraud?”
Google Pay is an online wallet solution for secure mobile transactions and internet purchases.Google Pay (through Google Wallet) officially became active in Bangladesh on June 24, 2025,...
Trump’s New Tariff Threat: What It Means for Bangladesh and Why We Shouldn’t Panic
Mohammad Bakhtiar Rana: Besides South Korea and Japan, the largest trading partner for US—where the U.S. has already imposed a 25% tariff—Trump on Monday sent...
Of July and Revolutions
Jon Danilowicz: One of my formative childhood memories was the celebration of America’s bicentennial on July 4, 1976. My home state of Massachusetts witnessed many...
Scrap capacity payments to questionable power projects
The long-running controversy over the unawarded Shantahar and Bagerhat power projects in Bangladesh highlights a troubling continuity in governance that undermines both transparency and public...
Restoring trust in the troubled insurance sector should be a priority
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority’s (IDRA) decision to launch a special audit of sixteen general insurance companies is a long-overdue intervention in a sector...
Islamic Pensions: A faith-based path to financial security in retirement
Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan : Retirement planning is a universal concern, transcending borders, cultures, and faiths. For Muslims, however, this critical aspect of financial...
When students trust AI more than people
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed his ambition to fill the growing void of real human connection with “AI friends.” This vision is no longer...
How do coastal fisheries play a vital role in achieving a sustainable blue economy?
Blue economy is the use of ocean and coastal resources in a sustainable manner to stimulate economic growth, enhance livelihoods, and promote the health of...
Why Islamic finance is critical to the UAE’s future development
Khurram Hilal : Islamic finance is no longer a regional curiosity; it is becoming part of the structural foundation of global financial systems. Once confined...
Skills certification must not shut the door on migrant workers
Saudi Arabia’s recent enforcement of mandatory skills certification for most categories of migrant workers marks a significant shift in its labour intake policy — and...
Readers’ Voice: Food-borne diseases
The rise of food-borne diseases is a hidden but lethal threat today. These illnesses – caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites – pose a...