United action needed to tackle drug abuse
Papel Kumar Shaha: The issue of drug abuse has become a burning issues and worrying problem in the whole world, including Bangladesh. Drug abuse is...
Editorial
The Rohingya crisis must not be forgotten
Eight years on from the mass exodus of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar, the crisis remains unresolved — and is now intensifying. Our newspaper on Saturday...
Navigating the evolution of Islamic finance credit ratings
Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan : The global Islamic finance industry has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, establishing itself as a significant component...
Overdue tax overhaul crucial to beat 8pc GDP ratio trap
For far too long, Bangladesh has grappled with a persistently low revenue-to-GDP ratio — hovering around 8 per cent for decades — crippling its ability...
Students’ performance and SSC results this year
Masum Billah : The results of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations of 2025 under all 11 education boards got published on 10...
Stand by the coastal flood victims amid fears of flooding
Millions of people in the country have been suffering due to the heavy rains because of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal. The suffering...
Chinese AI Diplomacy: Shaping the Global Digital Demand
Mohammad Maruf Hasan PhD : In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), governance of information, and digital infrastructure, the contest for global dominance is no...
Strengthening Bangladesh’s Trade Negotiation Team: Lessons from Australia
By Dr. Md. Neyamul Islam: In today’s interconnected global economy, trade negotiation is no longer a peripheral task—it is a strategic instrument of national policy....
Don’t miss final window to fix US tariff row
The United States’ decision to impose a 35 per cent tariff on Bangladeshi exports — slightly reduced from the previously declared 37 per cent —...
Strengthening Bangladesh’s trade negotiation team: Lessons from Australia
Dr. Md. Neyamul Islam: In today’s interconnected global economy, trade negotiation is no longer a peripheral task – it is a strategic instrument of national...
Islamic Bank’s agent banking crosses Tk20,000cr deposit milestone
Business Report: Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has achieved a significant milestone by collecting over Tk20,000 crore in deposits through its agent banking services, accounting for...
Why do Dhaka’s streets turn into rivers after every rainfall?
Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, becomes a water maze following each rain spell. The streets flood, traffic is...