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...
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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...
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...
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...
Meet Zohran Kwame Mamdani
Jawed Naqvi: To appreciate Zohran’s secular and progressive Muslim and Hindu lineage, it might help to look for a clue in his middle name. His...
If Israel cannot stand alone, why do we let it?
Dr. Ramzy Baroud : The Israeli genocide in Gaza, along with the escalating regional wars it has ignited, has brought two chilling truths into focus:...
Political commitment needed for SME development
The recent observance of International MSME Day 2025 in Dhaka has underscored the pivotal role that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play in Bangladesh’s economic...
Tax gridlock imperils the economy; resolution can’t wait
Media reports on Sunday said the ongoing standoff between the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and its protesting officials under the banner of the NBR...
The changing balance of power
Feroze Mithiborwala : The primary goals behind the Israel/US aggression on Iran were the following:1. The agenda was to bring about “Regime Change” in Iran,...
The growing landscape of Sukuk issuance in 2025 Focus on Oman, Bahrain, and Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan : As the global financial landscape continues to evolve, Sukuk-Islamic financial certificates akin to bonds-are emerging as a vital financing...
Bangladesh’s fair trade stand against US tariffs deserves support
Bangladesh’s formal counter-proposal to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) marks a critical step towards ensuring a more balanced and equitable trade partnership. This newspaper...
Higher education reform must include non-teaching staff
Helal Uddin : After the July uprising in 2024, several reform commissions were constituted with the aim of reconstructing the nation. However, it is deeply...