Opinion

We need to reform civil society first

—Audite Karim— Right now, a grand drama of state reform is being staged in Bangladesh. Day after day, meetings are being held on reforming the state. Politicians are listening to

The global population boom: A curse or a blessing?

—Reaz Ahmad— There are ample opportunities to utilize human resources in ways that can offset the strains we place on natural resources, the global economy, and the ecosystem. When Prince

Under the shadow of bureaucracy: The marginalized masses

—Mahruf Chowdhury— Bangladesh’s public administration carries a deep historical legacy rooted in British colonial rule. The colonial administrative structure was never meant to serve the people — its core purpose

Hidden Costs of America’s RVC Demand on Bangladesh

—H M Nazmul Alam— In recent years, Bangladesh has increasingly found itself walking a diplomatic tightrope— navigating geopolitical rivalries, regional instability and shifting economic alliances. But what has often slipped

Bangladesh’s growth depends on women’s economic empowerment

—Nawshad Ahmed— There are three major aspects of women’s empowerment—social, political and economic—and all three are equally important. It is widely recognised that economically empowering women can help achieve developmental

War Will End Humanity

—Bellal Bin Quashem— At every critical turning point in world history, war has written a brutal and terrifying narrative. From the ancient Trojan War to the modern crises in Syria,