Opinion

How the power and energy sector can come out of constant financial crunch

—Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem— The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has put forward a set of recommendations targeting the national budget for FY2025-26, especially with regard to the power and

Rising gas prices threaten our investment prospects

—M. Shamsul Alam— On April 13, 2025, despite objections from businesses and consumer rights organisations, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) set new gas prices for new industries, raising the

Air pollution is playing havoc with human life

—PARVEZ BABUL— Just leave breathe and then keep your nose closed; what do you feel? Air is life; yes, I repeat, air is life. We cannot live but air. Clean

How remittances shape labour market dynamics

—Afia Mubasshira Tiasha— There have been many studies that show how remittances affect labour supply decisions and other labour market outcomes. By supporting consumption-led growth, remittances impact macroeconomic stability as

A mirror needs no monument: The irony of India’s lecture on minorities

—H.M. Nazmul Alam— It was one of those moments in subcontinental diplomacy where irony takes a drag from a biri and smirks across the table. When India slammed Bangladesh for

Challenges and opportunities for our energy transition

—Musharraf Tansen— Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its energy journey. With a rapidly growing economy, a burgeoning population exceeding 170 million, and escalating energy demands, the nation faces