Opinion

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

Nature-based solutions for vulnerable coastline protection

—Parvez Uddin Chowdhury— In order to reduce disaster risks and build resilient coastal communities, we should focus and invest on such nature-based solutions we are living in an age of

Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices

—Dr Fahmida Khatun— The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) recently announced a 33 percent increase in gas prices for new industrial and captive power consumers. The tariff for new industrial

A legal guide to follow if someone gets arrested

—Gazi Sirazul Islam— Being arrested is one of the most traumatic experiences that can befall an individual. Whether the arrest is caused by a misunderstanding, mistaken identity, or suspected legal

Financial models for sustaining independent journalism

–Atifa Anjuman– Independent journalism plays a vital role in holding power to account, fostering public discourse, and ensuring access to unbiased information. However, financial sustainability remains one of its biggest

Online Financial Fraud in Bangladesh: Current Scenario and Recommendations

—Lieutenant Colonel Samirul Alam Khan Dilir— In recent years, Bangladesh has experienced significant growth in digital financial services, driven by the increasing adoption of mobile banking, e-commerce platforms and digital