Opinion

Faith That Found Us First

—Kaniz Kakon— Long before the applause, before certificates were framed and names remembered, there were voices—soft, steady, and unseen. They did not wait for medals to shine or for stages

What we expect from a people-centric health budget

—Dr Syed Abdul Hamid— The health sector in Bangladesh faces severe challenges due to a lack of strong political commitment and effective policies, inefficient management, weak governance, and a dire

The unseen faces of the Eid economy

—ASM Rafad Asgar— The Eid economy in Bangladesh offers vast potential — but unlocking its full benefits requires deeper policy engagement, systemic transparency, and inclusive reforms. Eid-ul-Adha (Qurbani) is among

Building an Inclusive Green Finance Ecosystem in Bangladesh

—Dr Shahrina Akhtar— As the world teeters on the edge of climate catastrophe, finance is emerging not just as an economic tool but as a lifeline. For a climate-vulnerable nation

Smart farming to help farmers

—SYED FATTAHUL ALIM— During its emergence as an independent nation more than half a century back, agriculture was the mainstay of the economy with 85 per cent of the population

Why Bangladesh’s VAT policy needs urgent reform

—Kaushik Ahmed— In today’s economic reality, Bangladesh’s low-income population is facing an unprecedented food crisis. The rising cost of living, along with increased VAT and duties on essential goods, has