Opinion

May 17, 2025, 11:12 am

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Motorcyclist killed in Ullapara road accident Farmer beaten to death in Sirajgnj Mystery of SSC examinee Emon killing unveiled Recruitment at 2 ranks under consideration, no direct appointment as SI Bangladesh railway: costs exceed double the profit No alternative to political govt to face unrest: Nazrul Islam Lightning strike kills farmer in Lalmonirhat Apparel sector needs $6.6b investment to cut carbon emission by half Authorities to allow 19 cattle markets in capital BNP demands clear roadmap of elections

Opinion

From barbed wires to backbone

—H M Nazmul Alam— Once upon a time, not so long ago, the border between Bangladesh and India was not just a line drawn on maps—it was a bloodied seam,

Global Imbalance and Bangladesh’s Concerns

—Md Kafi Khan— The global economy has long experienced certain imbalances, which affect the economies of various countries. These imbalances are primarily observed in two main areas: trade imbalance and

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