Opinion

Bangladesh and India’s new strategic dilemma

—Zillur Rahman— A new phase of distancing between Bangladesh and India has been brought on by recent changes in bilateral trade along their shared border. Although India has traditionally viewed

Crime, Chaos and the Illusion of Peace

—H M Nazmul Alam— More than ten months have passed since the historic political changeover of August 2024, when a massive student-led uprising forced Sheikh Hasina’s exit and ushered in

Governments come and go, institutions must endure

— HM Nazmul Alam— According to democratic theory, the state is supposed to function through a separation of powers, a system of checks and balances where none of the three

Budget of FY2026: CMSME and Realities

—Dr AKM Asaduzzaman Patwary— The FY2025–26 national budget of Tk7.90 trillion is positioned as equitable and pragmatic, focusing on fiscal discipline and climate resilience. It targets Tk2.30 trillion for development

Public awareness needed to address health diseases

—Dr Mohammed Mahtab Hossain Mazed— The outbreak of dengue, coronavirus, and chikungunya has been spreading in the country. Dengue and chikungunya are two mosquito-borne viral diseases, transmitted by the same

The tragedy that is Bangladesh’s health sector

—M Jahangir Alam— Issues like underinvestment, high out-of-pocket costs, and inequitable access have long plagued Bangladesh’s health care system. A lack of political will still impacts the quality of health