Reform stagnation threatening economic progress must not go on
Bangladesh’s impressive economic and social strides over the past five decades risk being overshadowed by a persistent failure to deliver meaningful and sustained reforms. Our...
Editorial
Shaping the future of Islamic finance
Md. Touhidul Alam Khan, PhD : Fifty years ago, the world witnessed a groundbreaking milestone-the establishment of the first full-service Islamic bank. Dubai Islamic Bank...
SSC failures signal urgent need for skilled teachers
The sharp decline in this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examination pass rates, with a combined success rate of only 68.45 per cent...
Reviving the manpower export sector must be an urgent priority
Bangladesh’s manpower export sector — one of the country’s most vital sources of foreign currency — is facing an alarming crisis. Once a robust driver...
“Diplomatic” communication: Is it really diplomatic?
Nilofar Suhrawardy : Diplomatic communication has perhaps faced too many tests in recent past leading to questions regarding credibility of the same, intentions of those...
The sooner the goal of the July Uprising is achieved, the better for the countrymen
July Martyrs’ Day was observed across the country on Wednesday (July 16). The day marked the first death anniversary of Abu Sayeed, a student of...
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)...
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...
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...
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...