Eliminating entrepreneurial barriers a must to ensure economic prosperity
Though the entrepreneurial spirit is often hailed as the backbone of economic progress, for many in Bangladesh, this spirit is stifled by an overwhelming bureaucratic...
Editorial
Fertilizer fraudsters within BADC must face the music
The recent revelations surrounding the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) have ignited renewed fears of widespread corruption and inefficiency in the fertilizer supply chain. Our...
Progress in climate finance and global commitments
Prof Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder : The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a major step towards...
Potato prices skyrocket as syndicates control the market
The prices of potato, long considered a cheap vegetable, have now risen beyond the reach of the poor. This year, potato prices have increased to...
With the arrival of winter, precautions needed to prevent the increase of pneumonia in children and the elderly
Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed : When winter comes, various winter diseases appear. Most of the victims are elderly people and children. Especially at the...
Ban online gambling with provision of law under cyber protection
The alarming surge in online gambling and associated fraud in Bangladesh is a troubling phenomenon that demands urgent attention. Our newspaper on Friday reported that...
India’s concern over Bangladesh’s political issues
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Before going to analyze the topic on recent” India Bangladesh relationship, the probable message and results “- one may have...
Stop raising demands by blocking road creating public suffering
It has been little over 100 days since the interim government took office following the July- August student and people uprising. However, during this time,...
4IR: Effect on employment and workers towards an inclusive policy
Z A M Khairuzzaman : The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is dramatically changing the pattern of labour demand across all countries in the world. Keeping...
Decision to revise loan classification guidelines is indeed a welcome move
The alarming rise in defaulted loans within the banking sector is a pressing concern that demands immediate attention. An English newspaper on Wednesday reported that...
Islamic banking and financial system in Bangladesh
Dr. Muhammad Tazammol Hoque and Dr. Muhammad Mostofa Hossain : Islamic banking has become a significant economic force in Bangladesh’s financial landscape, making up nearly...
Fragility of economic landscape must be addressed before it falls into a deeper ditch
The recent downgrade of Bangladesh’s sovereign rating by Moody’s from B1 to B2 is a stark reminder of the fragility that has permeated the nation’s...