Increasing renewable energy production essential for a stable economy
THE government is trying to deal with the current fuel situation in the country by importing energy products from various sources due to the ongoing...
Editorial
Crisis from Abroad, Chaos from Within
There is a peculiar pattern that often emerges in Bangladesh whenever a global crisis knocks on the door. The initial shock may come from outside,...
Bangladesh Economic Update (2026):: Growth Challenges, Structural Transition and Strategic Realities
Bangladesh’s economy in 2026 stands at a critical juncture following nearly two decades of sustained growth. Despite maintaining its position among Asia’s significant emerging economies,...
Traffickers must face ‘exemplary punishment’ for the Mediterranean deaths
THE recent deaths of 22 Bangladeshi migrants occurred in a devastating incident, while attempting a perilous Mediterranean crossing from Libya to Greece. This event highlights...
Why do children die from preventable measles disease?
The outbreak of measles among children in the country is alarming. What is more, it is disappointing that a significant number of children have already...
Fresh breeze starts blowing in the country’s educational arena
A recent news item published in a national daily drew much attention from hundreds of newspaper readers. The report headlined “Students will no longer be...
No one above the law but justice is not blind equality
The Members of Bangladesh’s armed forces play a vital role in safeguarding national sovereignty and ensuring the nation’s security. Yet, when allegations of enforced disappearance,...
Steps needed to combat capital flight through misinvoicing
Combating capital flight through trade misinvoicing is critical for developing economies, as it drains vital foreign exchange, erodes the tax base, and fuels illicit financial...
The equation of attitude: From breakdown to breakthrough
Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it,” said Charles R. Swindoll once. Imagine a life that is moving...
Protecting the Future: Confronting Bangladesh’s Child Exploitation Crisis
The period from the first quarter of 2025 to date in 2026 has cast a long, dark shadow over the state of child protection in...
Steps needed to ensure adequate fertilizer during the Boro season
The conflict in the Middle East began at a time when farmers in the country’s northern region have started the Boro sowing season. The ongoing...
Middle East war: Bangladesh’s emerging economic risks
This reality brings forward an important policy question—an energy crisis is not just a problem of electricity production or industry; it can also affect the...