Opinion

Time for a Pro-active Diplomacy

—Mahfuzur Rahman— In the last two years, more than sixty-thousand Palestinians have lost their lives in the Gaza Strip. In contrast, Israeli soldiers, hostages and concertgoers have lost thousands. Gaza’s

The Distressed and Oppressed Labourers and Labour Market of Bangladesh

—Md. Kafi Khan— Bangladesh, a nation that has emerged from the crucible of struggle and survival, now stands as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Yet, beneath the veneer of

Middleclass Are Worst Hit in Economic Turmoil

—Nironjan Roy— The economic situation of a country may face ups and downs at times. But every time, the change invariably impacts its middle-class people more severely as compared to

Preventing waste crucial for ensuring food security

—Dr Jahangir Alam Khan— Food is essential for life. Among the basic needs of humans, food holds the foremost position. For this reason, over the past half-century, significant global attention

How Bangladesh’s Passport Lost Its Dignity

—H M Nazmul Alam— Bangladesh should really have had reasons to hold its head high as a nation that has climbed its way to become the 35th largest economy in

The Fire We Keep Ignoring

—Kaniz Kakon— The fire that engulfed a seven-story garment factory in Dhaka’s Mirpur area on 14 October 2025 has once again revealed the enduring fragility of Bangladesh’s industrial safety net.