All that went wrong for Bangladesh’s economy

Clearly, the major economic challenges facing Bangladesh are results of inadequate and incorrect policies.
11 September 2023

The myth of women’s football being unmarketable

It is high time to invest in our women.
11 September 2023

What will Bangladesh's defence be at the upcoming UPR?

How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?
11 September 2023

Bangladesh has many ways to tackle money laundering

Sadly, the country does not seem to be effectively using any of the tools to recover laundered money.
11 September 2023

This Cold War is different

While China cannot win a battle against a US-led bloc, President Xi Jinping seems convinced that it can take its place as a great power in a fragmented global order. 
10 September 2023

The terror of Dhaka University’s guest room culture

The administrations’ tacit compliance is deeply concerning.
10 September 2023

Banking sector reform can no longer be delayed

To better understand corporate default risks, generate more data and produce greater information
10 September 2023

How Macron's visit can strengthen Bangladesh-France ties

Exporting manpower to France can be an area of discussion during Macron's visit.
9 September 2023

Is Intellectual Property Turning into a Knowledge Monopoly?

Science was supposed to produce new knowledge, which could then be mined by technology to produce artifacts.
9 September 2023

Fly me to the Moon

Lack of clear vision hampers Bangladesh's space mission.
9 September 2023

Khadija’s ordeal and the questions we need to ask

Jailed without any trial, Khadija did not get any opportunity to prove her innocence.
9 September 2023

Dear marketing gurus, don’t take consumers for idiots

Increasingly, making false claims and presenting distorted facts have become a trend to increase sales.
9 September 2023

Reinforcing our commitment to Rohingya refugees

The international community must not forget the plight of the Rohingya, both inside Myanmar and outside.
9 September 2023
8 September 2023

India’s lunar triumph

Indians are proud of their space program, for good reason.
8 September 2023

A gas export deal won't ensure energy security for us

Paradoxically, as the government of Bangladesh celebrates this day now, it appears to be pursuing policies that counter the original purpose.
8 September 2023

The global leaders supporting Yunus are not villains

It is quite natural that other Nobel laureates and those who admire Prof Yunus’ two unique and successful development experimentations – microcredit and social business – would be feeling extremely concerned.
7 September 2023

Let's fix the UN, before it is too late

The UN system demonstrates serious inadequacies.
7 September 2023

Our forgotten elderly

In many cities around the world, elderly people literally cannot cross the road because the timing on crossing signals is too brief. At least we don’t have that problem in Dhaka, if only due to the absence of functional traffic lights.
7 September 2023