Opinion

Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices

—Dr Fahmida Khatun— The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) recently announced a 33 percent increase in gas prices for new industrial and captive power consumers. The tariff for new industrial

A legal guide to follow if someone gets arrested

—Gazi Sirazul Islam— Being arrested is one of the most traumatic experiences that can befall an individual. Whether the arrest is caused by a misunderstanding, mistaken identity, or suspected legal

Financial models for sustaining independent journalism

–Atifa Anjuman– Independent journalism plays a vital role in holding power to account, fostering public discourse, and ensuring access to unbiased information. However, financial sustainability remains one of its biggest

Online Financial Fraud in Bangladesh: Current Scenario and Recommendations

—Lieutenant Colonel Samirul Alam Khan Dilir— In recent years, Bangladesh has experienced significant growth in digital financial services, driven by the increasing adoption of mobile banking, e-commerce platforms and digital

Youth-oriented Investment Strategy Key to Economic Development

—Taufiqur Rahman— Bangladesh must embark on an ambitious youth-oriented economic development strategy. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), 26.88% of the total population (about 45.9 million or 4,59,00,000)

Post-LDC challenges and the future of Bangladesh’s exports

—Mamun Rashid— As Bangladesh approaches its graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, the anticipated challenges of losing preferential trade benefits are already manifesting. The United States has recently