Opinion

CAN DEMOCRACY FLOURISH WITHOUT RIGHTS?

—Kaniz Kakon— Democracy and human rights are deeply intertwined, which form the foundation of a just and equitable society. Yet, the successful integration of these two principles remains a challenge

VAT hikes: Middle-class perspective

—Saiful Islam— The government of Bangladesh has recently increased the VAT and SD rates on over 100 items, sparking a new wave of debate and mixed reactions among the public.

Some Fight, Others Beg

—Serajul Islam Choudhury— The nine months of 1971 were both challenging and honourable for the people of Bangladesh. Back then, the nation stood united as warriors; begging was a rarity,

To tackle food inflation, we need long-term policies

—Dr Narayan Das— Since the onset of the Covid pandemic, inflation has remained one of the biggest challenges in Bangladesh’s economy. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), general

Businesses struggling with uncertainty, increased production costs

—Miraz Shams— The Awami League government was ousted in a mass uprising last year due to its corrupt economic management and gross violations of human rights, but the newly formed

–Kaniz Kakon– Bangladesh finds itself at a critical juncture as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tightens its grip on the government’s revenue generation strategy, pushing for tax reforms that many