Masroor ul Haq Siddiqi Bir Uttam (Komol Siddiqi) passed away in the early hours of October 7.

The euphoria of August 5, and the momentous days leading up to it, especially since July 15, are now being overshadowed by a cloud of uncertainty.

Insight is not something that can be gained merely through technical proficiency or the mastery of research methods.

Crony capitalism and the quest for reform in Bangladesh's governance

The World Risk Index 2023 has ranked Bangladesh ninth worldwide for climate disaster risk, stating it is set to lose 30 percent of its arable by 2050.

The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.

Financial contributions to the UN by big and powerful developing countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the oil-rich countries of the Middle East must increase so that the developing world has a solid voice.

The formation of the health reform committee raises concerns due to the overrepresentation of individuals from a specific discipline.

Bangladesh’s political standards are now at their lowest point, with integrity in governance and honesty in leadership almost non-existent.

Democracy relies on the principles of informed citizen participation, transparency, and accountability.

The overarching goal should be to create a public administration that can meet the evolving needs of the citizens and contribute to their socio-economic development.

It is essential to bring the entire rickshaw industry under government administration.

Bangladesh has an unusually high tax expenditure to GDP ratio despite having low revenue generation through direct tax.

A presidential system would allow any individual, irrespective of party affiliation, to run directly for the highest office, breaking the monopoly of legacy politics and creating space for new leadership and innovation.

In reality, except for two student advisers in the interim government, the rest are older individuals.

Corruption manifests in various forms—such as bribery, favouritism, and embezzlement—and is experienced firsthand by ordinary citizens, entrepreneurs and investors.

The act mentions a trust fund for victims, but it took four years after its passing for the fund to be set up.

The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.

Her message rings true for young anti-Zionist protesters who have been assaulted, arrested and subjected to smear campaigns for advocating for Palestinians.

Working for long hours without rest and sleep can, of course, increase the risk of accidents.