Opinion

April 29, 2025, 2:29 pm

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Removal of Dhamainagor UP Chairman demanded Taka strengthens against dollar thanks to remittance, export growth ACC sues ex-MP Enamul, wife over Tk25cr illegal assets, Tk2,240cr suspicious transactions Govt forms July Mass Uprising Directorate Hasina’s trial to begin next month: CA National Legal Aid Day observed in Sirajganj 65 new parties apply to Election Commission for registration Meghna Alam granted bail in fraud and extortion case Govt may go frugal on incentive, subsidy handouts Court expresses embarrassment in Nasir-Tamima case, transfers proceedings

Opinion

The plight of Rohingya women

—Tasnima Haque— The 2017 influx of over a million Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh, fleeing the brutal genocide in Myanmar, has created one of the world’s largest refugee camps in Cox’s

CAN DEMOCRACY FLOURISH WITHOUT RIGHTS?

—Kaniz Kakon— Democracy and human rights are deeply intertwined, which form the foundation of a just and equitable society. Yet, the successful integration of these two principles remains a challenge

VAT hikes: Middle-class perspective

—Saiful Islam— The government of Bangladesh has recently increased the VAT and SD rates on over 100 items, sparking a new wave of debate and mixed reactions among the public.

Some Fight, Others Beg

—Serajul Islam Choudhury— The nine months of 1971 were both challenging and honourable for the people of Bangladesh. Back then, the nation stood united as warriors; begging was a rarity,

To tackle food inflation, we need long-term policies

—Dr Narayan Das— Since the onset of the Covid pandemic, inflation has remained one of the biggest challenges in Bangladesh’s economy. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), general

Businesses struggling with uncertainty, increased production costs

—Miraz Shams— The Awami League government was ousted in a mass uprising last year due to its corrupt economic management and gross violations of human rights, but the newly formed