Bangladesh and global partnership in peacekeeping
Mohammad Tarequl Islam : United Nations Peacekeeping represents the central activity of the organization, fostering a distinctive global partnership. In 2025, the UN Peacekeeping force...
Editorial
Readers’ Voice: We can’t forget Gaza
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 15, 2025 welcomed former US President Donald Trump with traditional fanfare and high honours. Yet this is the...
Readers’ Voice: Increase pension in upcoming budget
It is becoming increasingly difficult for old pensioners to meet household expenses on their modest pensions. The interim must show compassion by increasing pensions in...
Budget 2025-26 —What matters for?
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed: The government is planning to expand social safety net programs and increase the amount of allowances in the upcoming budget. There...
Inflation hits hard, wages stay flat — it’s a crisis of fairness
The persistent gap between wage growth and inflation in Bangladesh is a pressing concern that demands immediate attention. In its Tuesday issue, this newspaper reported...
Necessity of university museums in Bangladesh
Lt. Col. Mohammad Anisuzzaman, PhD, AEC : Universities are key to facilitating humans ‘to reason well in all matters (Newman 1852)’ and creating educated people...
Gas shortage poses a looming catastrophe for both industry and employment
As energy intended for industrial use is diverted to electricity generation and fertiliser production, mills and factories are struggling to maintain even minimal capacity. Our...
Islamic crowdfunding: A transformative force in ethical finance
Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan : Crowd financing, also known as crowdfunding, is a method of raising funds for projects, businesses, or causes by collecting...
Push-ins by India threaten international norms and neighbourly relations
The recent accusations against India regarding the forcible expulsion of undocumented individuals, including vulnerable women and children, to Bangladesh highlight a troubling breach of international...
Ensure economy for all, not just for privileged few
The recent study by the Policy Research Institute (PRI) sheds light on a troubling reality in Bangladesh: a stark concentration of wealth and financial services...
India-Pak battle of ‘nuclear’ egos!
Nilofar Suhrawardy : Numerous questions can be posed about Modi government’s decision to send seven multi-party delegations to more than 30 countries with apparently a...
BCIM Corridor in the BRI: A Missed Opportunity or Future Potential?
Mohammad Maruf Hasan PhD and Zhang Chaozhe PhD : BCIM, called The Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar economic corridor, one of the six envisioned corridors which consist of the...