Opinion

Hidden Costs of America’s RVC Demand on Bangladesh

—H M Nazmul Alam— In recent years, Bangladesh has increasingly found itself walking a diplomatic tightrope— navigating geopolitical rivalries, regional instability and shifting economic alliances. But what has often slipped

Bangladesh’s growth depends on women’s economic empowerment

—Nawshad Ahmed— There are three major aspects of women’s empowerment—social, political and economic—and all three are equally important. It is widely recognised that economically empowering women can help achieve developmental

War Will End Humanity

—Bellal Bin Quashem— At every critical turning point in world history, war has written a brutal and terrifying narrative. From the ancient Trojan War to the modern crises in Syria,

The Mockery of Business Owners Continues

—Mostofa Kamal— Expecting increased industrial investment while leaving all the underlying causes of economic weakness unaddressed is yet another farce. As the industrial sector grapples with the crisis, domestic production

Artificial intelligence: A gift for humanity or a pandora’s box?

We must be wise enough to embrace the gift that AI presents while building strong defenses against its dangers Nawrin Sultana It feels like we woke up one day and

New budget, new hopes?

—Muhammad Raihan Uddin— The national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 is a big step forward in improving Bangladesh’s social safety net programs (SSNPs). With rising inflation, growing hardship, and