Abdullah Shibli

Food insecurity increases amidst the latest Covid-19 spike

Food insecurity in Bangladesh during the pandemic is rising. Even in the best of times, millions of people in the country go hungry.
World faces a looming crisis compounded by vaccine inequities

In a world that has always favoured the rich over the poor—both within a country and across nations—the Covid-19 pandemic will worsen this maldistribution further unless actions are taken soon to rectify it.
The latest Suez crisis and the economic fallout

The latest crisis surrounding the Suez Canal appears to have come to a favourable resolution, avoiding a full-blown disaster. The world was watching with bated breath for almost 10 days, as the Suez Canal drama was playing out last week.
NRB expertise and skills must be tapped aggressively

Non-resident Bangladeshis (NRB) have played an important role in the economic growth of the motherland. Whether it is the remittances we are talking about or the “diaspora network” that facilitates technology transfer,
What path lies ahead for Afghanistan?

From 1979 onwards, since the Soviet Army moved into Afghanistan to support Babrak Karmal and the communist regime, the country has been embroiled in one conflict after another.