Why are populists ahead in many ways?
Rusaid Ahmed : In the late 19th century, the rise of populism dramatically reshaped global politics. Rather than adhering to a single ideological framework, politicians...
Editorial
Ensuring public safety is the urgent need of the hour
There is no denying the fact that there has been an alarming increase of robberies, snatching and murder in recent months with the deterioration of...
Leprosy is just any other infectious disease, not a ‘curse’ or ‘sin’
Shobha Shukla, Bobby Ramakant- CNS : Once feared as an incurable neglected tropical disease, leprosy has been treatable and curable with modern medicines since early...
Is creating price hike in Ramadan a market manipulation
The holy month of Ramadan has begun across the country. Today is the second day of fasting. According to the Bangladesh Tariff and Trade Commission...
Education sector needs more attention
Dr. Syed Nesar Ahmad Rumy : After July uprising the situation in the education institutions is still volatile. Students are yet to be attentive to...
Debut of the new party: Let a good political trend begin in the country
With the aim of fulfilling the dreams of the people, the new political party of the youth ‘National Citizens Party’ (Jatiya Nagrik Party) made its...
Ethical finance for a sustainable future Role of Islamic finance in SDGs
Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan : In a world grappling with pressing challenges like poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation, the need for innovative and ethical...
With unresolved lawsuits, true financial health of banking sector remains obscured
The alarming surge in non-performing loans (NPLs) within Bangladesh’s banking sector, now standing at Tk 3,45,765 crore, signals a deepening crisis that demands urgent attention....
Searching for humanity among algorithms
Aysha Taryam : Political unrest, grave human injustice and the non-responsive attitude of governments to the demands of the people have always produced innovative ways...
New impressions expected in Bangladesh politics!
A new political party led by the anti-discrimination student movement leaders are expected to be floated officially in the capital today (Februarey 28). We welcome...
Bangladesh’s geopolitical realignment and strategic imperatives
ZAM Khairuzzaman : Following the end of British rule in 1947 in the Indo-Pak-Bangla sub-continent, India appeared to be a terrible danger to the security...
Sanitation a global challenge that requires our collective commitment
The alarming statistics emerging from Dhaka, where an estimated 230 tonnes of faecal waste are discharged into open water bodies daily, paint a grim picture...