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...
Editorial
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...
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...
Effective measures needed to reduce container jam at Ctg port
The Chattogram Port has been facing a space crisis for the last few months as a bulk quantity of imported goods in 7000 containers remained...
Rohingya refugees’ future at stake amid education crisis
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim : The recent Human Rights Watch report on the Rohingya education crisis in Bangladesh should be a wake-up call for the entire...
High temperatures put tea sector, workers at risk
Tea is one of the most valuable crops and export commodities of Bangladesh and plays an active role in the country’s economy as well...
Forging a moral compass in the Muslim home!
Wares Ali Khan : Amid the anxious hum of modern life, as our children navigate a labyrinth of digital distractions and shifting social norms, a...
Environment campaign that must root itself in climate reality
As Bangladesh launches the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2025, environmentalists rightly warn that the initiative risks missing its mark unless it embraces...
Uncertainty in power tariffs risks undermining foreign investment
The recent warning by Han Kun, President of the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh, at the 3rd Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Forum, must not be taken...