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...
Editorial
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...
Germans have voted – what happens now?
Thomas Escritt Berlin : Germany’s election winner Friedrich Merz wants to form a government quickly in order to revive a moribund economy, hike defence spending...
Let’s educate our future
Education is a fundamental right of every citizen. Yet, our future generations remain deprived of it. As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful...
Take thoughtful measures with caution regarding import liberalisation in way to LDC shifting
As the country prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, a pivotal moment in its economic journey, the nation stands at a crossroads....
People’s sovereignty may resolve disputes in CHT
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed: Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) is a naturally attractive and vital region in Bangladesh’s southeast. The three districts are Khagrachhari, Rangamati, and...
Misinformation in Indian media: A case of political propaganda
Faisal Akber : Rumor Scanner, a fact-checking media institution, reported that at least 148 instances of misinformation regarding Bangladesh were disseminated by Indian media outlets...
Operation Devil Hunt must not be a dismal response to rising crime and public fear
Despite the government’s ambitious initiative, ‘Operation Devil Hunt’, aimed at curbing criminal activity, we find ourselves grappling with an unprecedented wave of violence and lawlessness...
Reality regarding Arakan Army must be put on policies to ensure maritime trade, Rohingya repatriation
The recent surge in abductions of Bangladeshi fishermen by the Arakan Army (AA) has cast a shadow over the already precarious situation along the Bangladesh-Myanmar...
Features of Turkish bureaucracy and lessons for Bangladesh
M. M. Ashaduzzaman Nour : Bureaucracy, as a system of administration, plays a pivotal role in the governance and development of a nation. It serves...
Banking on govt securities — a risky shift for macroeconomic landscape
Bangladesh is facing a worrying decline in private sector investment, exacerbated by prolonged political instability. The country’s banking sector has witnessed a surge in excess...
Revitalizing Islamic banking in Bangladesh: A call for comprehensive reforms
Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan The Islamic banking sector in Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, grappling with challenges that demand urgent and strategic reforms....