Faith in Humanity: Bridging the Divide Through Religious Unity
By Dr Mohammad Kafiluddin Sarkar In an era often marked by division, finding a common ground among diverse faiths has become more critical than ever....
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Day 10 of COP30: Global Divide on Fossil Fuel Transition is Intensifying
By Professor Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder The tenth day of COP30 concluded with intense competition, resulting in Turkey being selected as the host of COP31....
COP30 Day 9: Call for Fossil Fuel Phase-Out and a Climate Roadmap
By Professor Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder The ninth day of COP30 was particularly significant, with political tensions, social resistance and hints at a future deal....
On Day 8 of COP30: Rising Concerns over Artificial Intelligence
By Professor Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder On the eighth day of COP30, high-level political discussions commenced in Belem; nevertheless, the negotiations are progressing slowly amid...
First Week of COP30: A Reality Check on Energy Transition, Climate Justice and Global Responsibility
By Professor Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder The first week of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, has exposed the widening fault lines in global climate governance. From...
Day 5 at COP30: Fossil Fuel Lobbyists’ Presence and Corporate Influence are Noticeable
By Professor Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists were granted access to the climate talks at the COP30 conference in Belém....
Humanity and Islam: A Guide to Compassionate Living
“This article explores the essence of humanity (insaniyat) and its profound connection with Islam. It emphasizes the importance of compassion, empathy, and justice toward all...
A Call for Reform in Bangladesh’s Higher Education
Dr. Mohammad Bakhtiar Rana: For more than five decades, Bangladesh’s public universities have been less about education and more about politics. Student wings of political...
Splintered Governance Imperils Urban Health
Maliha Khan Majlish: Bangladesh’s burgeoning cities face a glaring governance gap in health. By law the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) sets overall...
Ending Unfair Advantage: Time to Empower the Competition Commission
Anwar-Ul-Haleem: The Importance of Fair Competition Picture a race with just one runner. Sounds dull, right? That’s pretty much what markets become without competition—stale and...
Rebuilding Trust: Why Urgent Reforms Are Vital for Bangladesh’s Stock Market
Anwar-Ul-Haleem: As Bangladesh strives for upper-middle-income status, a robust and transparent capital market is not merely desirable—it is indispensable. A Functional Market Is Critical to...
In the mist of getting lost
I open my eyes giddily to feel the soft wind brush against my bare alabaster skin, but the road is rough. My white trainers are...