The social and economic impact of Hajj and Qurbani
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Eid-ul-Adha is celebrated across the Muslim world under various names. In Egypt, it is called Eid-ul-Baqara; in Saudi Arabia and...
Editorial
We want a green Dhaka, not a dirty one
The sufferings of city dwellers become never-ending. They have to face waterlogging in the rainy season, while it is impossible to move without taking in...
Will the World Environment Day bring a difference?
Badrul Huda Sohel : The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has this year preferred a time befitting theme and slogan for the World Environment Day...
FDI needs reform for investor confidence, not red tape
South Korea’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Park Young-sik, has rightly spotlighted the pressing need for reform in customs procedures and the visa regime to attract greater...
Bangladesh’s blueprint for a plastic-free nation
Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan : On this World Environment Day, to be observed on June 05, the global spotlight shines on the critical theme...
Systemic failure laid bare by monsoon mismanagement
As Dhaka and Sylhet reel under days of relentless rain, the knee-deep water in city streets has become more than just a nuisance — it...
Systemic failure laid bare by monsoon mismanagement
As Dhaka and Sylhet reel under days of relentless rain, the knee-deep water in city streets has become more than just a nuisance — it...
Banking on blockchain: Can Bangladesh catch the bitcoin wave?
Dr. Nasim Ahmed : The advent of Bitcoin, a decentralized digital currency, has revolutionized global financial systems. In Bangladesh, where digital transformation is accelerating across...
Dividends withheld, but at what cost to the market?
The recent directive from Bangladesh Bank (BB) prohibiting 18 listed banks from disbursing dividends has sent shockwaves through the capital market, triggering a significant downturn...
AI in Islamic Finance: Navigating opportunities and ethical boundaries
Dr. Md. Touhidul Alam Khan : The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) marks a transformative era in human history, one that transcends traditional frameworks of...
Tobacco tax hike: A win for health and revenue
Prof Dr. Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman Khan : The landscape of public health in Bangladesh is at a crucial turning point. Over the years, various government...
Elections alone aren’t enough — reform can’t be the missing piece to gain credibility, legitimacy
As the political landscape becomes increasingly fraught in Bangladesh, the standoff between the interim government led by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus and the Bangladesh...