Opinion

May 17, 2025, 11:00 pm

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Opinion

Addressing the Economic Cost of Traffic Congestion

—Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Hasan— Traffic congestion in Bangladesh, particularly in the capital city of Dhaka, poses a considerable challenge for urban development. The interplay of swift urbanization, inadequate infrastructure, and

High Interest Rate a Concern for Business Sector

—Nironjan Roy— Of late, a national English Daily has published report on how high interest rate is severely impacting country’s business and investment. Interest rate on loans has been increased

A comprehensive guide to diabetes management during Ramadan

—Dr Md Asifur Rahman— Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a period of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for Muslims worldwide. From dawn (sehri) to sunset

Economic crisis threatens factory operations ahead of Eid

—Mostofa Kamal— Regardless of financial difficulties, industries must ensure salaries and bonuses for employees during Eid. This year, factory owners face a major challenge as they must pay two months’

Continued action needed to ensure global food security

—Dr M Abdul Momin— Food security has become one of the most pressing challenges across the globe, especially in the low-income countries. The latest World Bank Food Security Update paints

How Bangladesh can recover its stolen assets

—Dr Abdullah Shibli— Bangladesh is now in the midst of a major push to recover assets stolen and “smuggled” out of the country. Estimates vary, but there is clear evidence