Opinion

May 18, 2025, 10:44 am

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Opinion

CO2 mineralisation can help curb pollution in Bangladesh

—Akash Talapatra— Bangladesh’s industrial boom has propelled economic growth, but at what cost? Rivers that once sustained communities, such as the Buriganga and Shitalakkhya, are now some of the most

Qualitative expansion of job market

—Sarker Nazrul Islam— The Foreign Affairs Adviser recently urged the Qatar government to recruit Bangladeshi professionals like doctors, engineers, IT professionals and nurses. In connection with this, he invited representatives

Consequences of Strict Reforms in Tobacco Control Law and What We Can Do

—Barrister Mahmud Al Mamun Himu— As Bangladesh envisions a future marked by economic growth and improved quality of life, it faces a persistent challenge: the nuances around amending the Tobacco

DEMOCRACY CAN’T SURVIVE WITHOUT SAVING ECONOMY

—Aditi Karim— The economy and democracy are complementary, much like the two rails of a railway track. Just as a train cannot run without both rails, a state cannot function

Impact of bureaucratic inefficiency on the economy

—Ahmed Ashfaque Shahbaz— The bureaucratic system in Bangladesh is plagued with excessive red tape, which manifests through ineffective procedures and corruption, resulting in overspending on civil service that ultimately limits

Driving Bangladesh Bank’s low-cost green refinance schemes

—Shafiqul Alam— Clean energy solutions require a significant commitment of capital from the private sector. Bangladesh Bank’s low-cost green refinance schemes, offered at interest rates of up to five percent,