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Abu Afsarul Haider

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Leaders, beware of ‘Yes Men’

28 February 2026, 01:13 AM
The truth is that leaders who surround themselves with people brave enough to say “this may be wrong” are far better equipped to govern than those shielded by constant applause.
28 February 2026, 01:13 AM
leadership crisis in Bangladesh

Bangladesh needs true leaders, not divisive or power-hungry ‘netas’

11 February 2026, 18:38 PM
Since independence, Bangladeshi politics has been shaped by a narrow set of familiar narratives.
11 February 2026, 18:38 PM
Bangladesh election violence 2026

What voters expect when parties speak of a ‘New Bangladesh’

20 January 2026, 01:20 AM
As the 13th national election approaches, calls for building a “New Bangladesh” have once again taken centre stage in political campaigning.
20 January 2026, 01:20 AM
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Bangladesh needs lawmakers, not dealmakers

15 January 2026, 13:00 PM
A total of 3,407 aspirants collected nomination papers after the schedule for the 13th national election and the July Charter referendum was announced.
15 January 2026, 13:00 PM
rising poverty in Bangladesh

Opinion / Amid rising poverty, what we can learn from China’s experience

28 August 2025, 03:00 AM
Bangladesh can learn from China’s remarkable success in lifting 800 million people out of poverty.
28 August 2025, 03:00 AM
A demographic dividend won’t pay off on its own

Bangladesh's rising population: A demographic dividend won’t pay off on its own

17 August 2025, 07:00 AM
Rapid population growth is also reducing the availability of capital per person and limiting access to essential services such as housing, sanitation, healthcare, and employment.
17 August 2025, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh’s development model is failing its people

Bangladesh’s development model is failing its people

10 July 2025, 03:00 AM
True progress is not measured by GDP alone, but by how fairly growth benefits are shared.
10 July 2025, 03:00 AM
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We must save the youth from losing their way

23 May 2025, 05:58 AM
Today, Bangladesh stands at the edge of a demographic paradox.
23 May 2025, 05:58 AM
Income Tax Return 2018

The problem with our tax system

On November 13, 2018 at the inaugural programme of the weeklong Income Tax Fair, Finance Minister AMA Muhith wondered why only one crore people pay taxes as the number could easily be four crore.
16 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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When values are dispensable

When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts,” said the world-renowned Tibetan leader Dalai Lama. Bangladesh today has a huge youth population, and they are our future.
29 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Your critics are your best friends

Your critics are your best friends

Friends come in all shapes and sizes, as the saying goes. But a true friend is one who sees us more clearly than we see ourselves. They see our flaws, our good sides and bad sides, and are willing to say the things that most people won't say.
30 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Traffic Jam

Traffic jam: The ugly side of Dhaka's development

There was a time when commuters suffered traffic congestion only on the main city streets, but now it starts right from one's doorstep.
12 May 2018, 18:00 PM
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What will Bangladesh look like in 2050?

Throughout history, people have turned to astrologers, pundits and gurus in their quest to unlock the mysteries of the future.
13 April 2018, 18:00 PM
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The rich get richer, the poor get poorer

The title of this piece is not just a cliché, but also a fact. Over the past two decades, Bangladesh has been experiencing an impressive economic growth.
31 March 2018, 18:00 PM
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Why collapse of education is the collapse of a nation

Education is a major driving force of development in any modern society. Quality education equips young people with knowledge and
16 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi female worker

Bangladesh: Out of the basket

Our economic activity is growing rapidly. Back in 1970, the size of GDP was only US$6.2 billion and in 2015, the GDP grew to $205.3 billion taking Bangladesh to the 44th position in the world economy.
22 January 2016, 18:00 PM
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Out of Bangladesh

According to a research report titled “Illegal Financial Flows from Developing Countries: 2004-2013”, recently published by the
16 December 2015, 18:00 PM
Terrorism

The Politics of Terrorism

Terrorism is rooted in concrete social and economic conditions - in deprivation, joblessness, discrimination, poverty and social marginality.
2 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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There's money for war but not for poverty or peace

Globally, 800 million people still live in extreme poverty, 57 million children are still denied the right to primary education, gender
7 November 2015, 18:00 PM
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