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...
Editorial
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...
COP29: Global unity needed to solve climate finance crisis
Prof Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder : The COP29 conference was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 11, 2024, to increase international cooperation to combat global...
COP29: Global Unity needed to Solve Climate Finance Crisis
Professor Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder: The COP29 conference was held in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 11, 2024, with the aim of increasing international cooperation to...
Historic high of NPLs once again underscores need for a major overhaul in banking sector
The recent revelation that non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh’s banking sector have surged to a staggering Tk 2,84,977 crore — approximately 17 per cent of...
From Cartesian roots to future models: Education in the 4IR
M. M. Shahidul Hassan, PhD : The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is reshaping technology, industry, and services in unprecedented ways, posing a critical question: how...
Educo Bangladesh, ESDO and TVET ink MoU for LIFT project
Business Reports : In a significant step towards empowering marginalized and underprivileged youth in Dhaka, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Educo...
Explore domestic gas reserves to reduce dependency on LNG import
As the country grapples with an escalating energy crisis, the urgent need to explore and develop the country’s own gas reserves has never been clearer....
Modern urban planning to reduce traffic congestion
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Traffic congestion in Dhaka is a complex problem that requires urgent attention from both the government and the public. The...
Apparel sector should not be clouded by labour unrest while promising growth in US market
Our newspaper published two reports yesterday regarding the current state of the ready-made garment (RMG) sector. One report offers hope for apparel exports in the...
World must be prepared for Myanmar’s economic collapse
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim : The dire situation in Myanmar has taken a turn that could lead to a humanitarian catastrophe across Southeast Asia. According to...
In a civilised society, no one should tolerate a culture of harassment against women
We are appalled with a news report published in this newspaper on Friday that the sexual harassment remains a pervasive issue in the country, affecting...