How state intervention can boost our economy
The sad truth is our political establishment is too busy arguing with one another regarding issues which only they are concerned with. Dialogue, discussion and debate regarding policy matters seem to have been ignored for too long.
8 February 2017, 18:00 PM
The declining left - Bangladesh expects more
Suranjit Sengupta had been a stalwart of the Awami League for the last four decades or so. An articulate parliamentarian and a vociferous constitutionalist, Mr. Sengupta had been a robust voice in favour of socialist principles.
5 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Trump's threat to Obama's environmental legacy
Barack Obama has been a very interesting international figure in the last decade or so. His administration has been dubbed by the
27 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Why we need it now
More than ever before, Bangladesh truly needs to work towards a sustainable economy, hand in hand. political culture, the term consensus seems to be floating around the media these days. Let the citizens show politicians the power of such a consensus.
23 January 2017, 18:00 PM
The lasting symbolism of Bangabandhu
Thousands waited to catch a glimpse of the man who had single-handedly captivated the minds of the Bengali people.
9 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh at a Political Crossroads
Bangladesh will be observing the eighth consecutive year of the present Awami League Government on January 5, 2017.
4 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Engaging young people: Think big
The National Youth Policy of 2003 defines a Bangladeshi youth as an individual aged between 18 and 34. In coherence with established population models of developing nations, Bangladesh has observed a consistent increase in the growth of its youth populace.
27 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Dhaka needs a revolution in its public transportation network
From the very top, I think I should make it clear that living in the snowy apocalyptic hell of Toronto, I do use Uber from time to time.
22 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Why I am not celebrating
In a recent commentary piece, Mr. Mahfuz Anam shed light on the Democracy Restoration Day and outlined the demands that the then tripartite alliance between the Awami League-led 15-party coalition, the BNP-led 7-party coalition and a group of left-leaning parties, made to the nation.
7 December 2016, 18:00 PM
A foreigner's perspective
Having visited Thailand for over five times during my lifetime, I would like to believe that I learnt quite a lot about the country and its culture. Its booming tourism industry and ever growing clothing market are attractive to travellers and foreign investors alike.
15 October 2016, 18:00 PM