For a brighter tomorrow, put an end to corruption today
The intricate connection between politics and corruption in Bangladesh raises profound concerns that demand immediate attention.
2m ago
Challenges on the road to becoming the 28th largest economy
Bangladesh undeniably stands out as one of the most promising economies in the region. Despite facing resource constraints, the country has made commendable economic and social progress since independence.
2m ago
A concerning rise in income inequality
Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades
3m ago
Why remitters still prefer hundi
Why have we failed to translate a record worker outflow into an increase in remittance inflow?
5m ago
Our ‘I hate politics’ generation
It is the utter failure of our political leadership that it has created a sense of disillusionment and disengagement among young people.
8m ago
How can we become an attractive investment destination?
Economic growth and business development are highly dependent on the business climate created by socio-economic policies and political decisions of governments.
1y ago
Education system in Bangladesh needs to change
In Bangladesh, although primary education is free and the government provides the textbooks, more than 4.3 million children aged 6-15 years are not in school.
1y ago
Sustaining our economic growth for a better society
While most economies around the world today are suffering from an economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6.4 percent in the 2021-22 fiscal year (FY), according to the World Bank.
2y ago
January 26, 2019
Rohingya - A people not wanted anywhere
According to media reports, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) took back 31 stranded Rohingyas from the no-man's land in the India-Bangladesh border near Brahmanbaria after a five-day impasse
January 15, 2019
Getting out of the poverty trap through education
Students of primary and secondary grades began the new year with sheer happiness on their faces after getting free new textbooks in their hands. The programme initiated by the government since 2010 is surely laudable and this year alone more than 4.26 crore students from Class-I to Class-IX are receiving over 35.21 crore copies of free textbooks. Surely,
December 11, 2018
From 'basket case' to 'development model'
In 1971, when Bangladesh emerged from the War of Liberation, many doubted that the country could survive as an independent state but today, 47 years later, those doubts have been put to rest.
November 17, 2018
The problem with our tax system
On November 13, 2018 at the inaugural programme of the weeklong Income Tax Fair, Finance Minister AMA Muhith wondered why only one crore people pay taxes as the number could easily be four crore.
October 30, 2018
When values are dispensable
When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts,” said the world-renowned Tibetan leader Dalai Lama. Bangladesh today has a huge youth population, and they are our future.
October 1, 2018
Your critics are your best friends
Friends come in all shapes and sizes, as the saying goes. But a true friend is one who sees us more clearly than we see ourselves. They see our flaws, our good sides and bad sides, and are willing to say the things that most people won't say.
May 13, 2018
Traffic jam: The ugly side of Dhaka's development
There was a time when commuters suffered traffic congestion only on the main city streets, but now it starts right from one's doorstep.
April 14, 2018
What will Bangladesh look like in 2050?
Throughout history, people have turned to astrologers, pundits and gurus in their quest to unlock the mysteries of the future.
April 1, 2018
The rich get richer, the poor get poorer
The title of this piece is not just a cliché, but also a fact. Over the past two decades, Bangladesh has been experiencing an impressive economic growth.
March 17, 2018
Why collapse of education is the collapse of a nation
Education is a major driving force of development in any modern society. Quality education equips young people with knowledge and
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