The new CSA: A draconian law made more ‘efficient’

A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded
24 August 2023

When development gives little and takes all

Sustainable development cannot be achieved by destroying life and nature.
24 August 2023

The debt supercycle comes to China

Could the debt woes of Country Garden, the behemoth Chinese real-estate developer now facing billions of dollars in losses, augur the cycle’s next turn?
23 August 2023

Drowning in a sea of distressed assets

It is high time our authorities dealt with loan defaulters and money launderers with utmost importance.
23 August 2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Where do we go from here?

The FIFA Women’s World Cup concludes by crowning a new world champion, Spain, and brings an end to what has been the most scintillating four weeks of football in Australia and New Zealand.
23 August 2023

A people sidelined by its politicians

Shouldn't our politicians focus on how to best serve the people?
23 August 2023

Scale up climate change adaptation as soon as possible

While Bangladesh has been doing quite well in adapting to climate change, there is still a long way to go with not much time to waste. Serious actions need to be taken urgently to boost the country’s resilience.
23 August 2023

The new tariff policy may help increase competitiveness

It may be considered a step towards Bangladesh’s attempt to diversify exports, attract foreign investment, sign free trade agreements, and ultimately enhance economic progress.
22 August 2023

Globalisation for a secure future

Globalisation has played a key role in Bangladesh's rapid economic progress. Yet, current data indicates the country remains among the least globalised.
22 August 2023

Activists, terrorists, or vandals?

Protests by climate activists are anything but terrorism.
22 August 2023

Relabelling the DSA won’t protect citizens from cybercrimes

DSA's replacement, named the Cyber Security Act (CSA), is already another disappointment.
21 August 2023

It’s time for election campaigns to go green

It is crucial to consider the consequences of our election campaigns from an environmental standpoint
21 August 2023

Why are we paying so much for healthcare?

Bangladesh aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. This means that all citizens of the country would have access to quality healthcare and financial protection.
21 August 2023

Saudi Arabia and Israel put a high US price tag on diplomatic relations

Like Israel, Saudi Arabia wants a formalised security agreement, even if that accord may not target Iran as explicitly as Israel’s request does.
21 August 2023

Rising risky loans and the talent of making excuses

The actual share of NPLs in total loans would have crossed 20 percent had BB not loosened the definition.
21 August 2023

No alternative to a long-term plan

We need a comprehensive, long-term policy for addressing dengue and other weather-based diseases.
20 August 2023

How can we deal with the looming climate, food crises?

The answer is the soil on which we live, the primary producer of our food and water.
20 August 2023

England vs Spain: A tale of two coaches

There have never been two teams that have come to this tournament in polar opposite circumstances. 
20 August 2023

Agritourism for improving education and rural entrepreneurship

Agritourism, through which visitors can experience how a farm works, presents a unique opportunity to leverage Bangladesh's rich agricultural heritage and diverse rural landscapes. With its vibrant farming communities and traditional agricultural practices, the country could become a leading destination for such tourism.
20 August 2023

Kundera's 'The Joke': Tyranny, anywhere, is a threat to democracy

The Joke quickly became one of the many works of literature to be banned after the Soviet invasion, and Kundera was blacklisted.
20 August 2023