Opinion

Bangladesh’s climate refugees: A crisis rooted in colonial and policy failures

—Nishat Tasnim— As a researcher working across erosion-prone chars (accreted river islands), urban slums, and faltering resettlement sites, I have witnessed a harrowing cycle: Families losing ancestral homes to rising

Can Bangladesh forge its own ‘economic miracle’?

—Abul Kalam Mohammad Humayun Kabir— The post-WWII recoveries of Germany and Japan remain iconic examples of national rebirth and rapid reconstruction after complete devastation. Within a decade, both nations had

A crisis is looming: Are we ready?

—Audite Karim— The Iran-Israel war has shaken the entire world. Concerns about the global economy are mounting. Regardless of how long this war continues or in what direction it progresses,

We must reform the health sector to ensure equity

—Mamun Rashid— In a small village in northern Bangladesh, a mother holds her sick child close, waiting for the only health worker who visits the area once a week. This

Difference between social business and commercial venture

—MS Siddiqui— Increasing inequality is a serious issue in developing countries. Both social and economic disparities are growing-while the rich are becoming wealthier, the middle class is shrinking, and the

Dream of a drug-free Bangladesh with help of army

—Mostofa Kamal— Despite not being a drug-producing country, Bangladesh today is under the overwhelming assault of narcotics due to its geographical reality. Amid political chaos, economic hardship, declining investment, and