Opinion

May 9, 2025, 4:22 pm

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Inflation can be reduced to 4-5pc with policy consistency: BB governor 5 including 3 of a family killed in Munshiganj road crash No reason to fear, our borders are completely safe: Home affairs adviser 3-day cultural programmes kicks-off in Shahzadpur’s Kacharibari Record capital shortfall pushes Bangladesh’s banking sector into crisis Rizvi outlines which Ex-AL members can join BNP Savings certificate rules relaxed, no tax return submission needed Not involved in humanitarian corridor issue; Teesta depends on Bangladesh: China Now Tulip Siddiq summoned by ACCP-8 34,776 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia

Opinion

How agro-processing can secure Bangladesh’s export resilience

—K.M. Arshad— With Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector facing growing threats in the form of uncertain global demand, protectionist US tariffs and other issues, the nation focuses on agro-processing as

The Gig Economy and the New Reality of May Day

—Bellal Bin Quashem— May 1st — an unforgettable day that commemorates the struggles and victories of working people. Written in the blood of the Chicago Haymarket martyrs, this day has

How the power and energy sector can come out of constant financial crunch

—Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem— The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has put forward a set of recommendations targeting the national budget for FY2025-26, especially with regard to the power and

Rising gas prices threaten our investment prospects

—M. Shamsul Alam— On April 13, 2025, despite objections from businesses and consumer rights organisations, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) set new gas prices for new industries, raising the

Air pollution is playing havoc with human life

—PARVEZ BABUL— Just leave breathe and then keep your nose closed; what do you feel? Air is life; yes, I repeat, air is life. We cannot live but air. Clean

How remittances shape labour market dynamics

—Afia Mubasshira Tiasha— There have been many studies that show how remittances affect labour supply decisions and other labour market outcomes. By supporting consumption-led growth, remittances impact macroeconomic stability as