Opinion

Budget 2025–26: Where’s the strategy for human capital?

—Fatima Zahra— This budget signals caution, not ambition. It does not recognize that the future of work will not resemble the past. Bangladesh’s FY 2025–26 budget at Tk7,89,999 crore displays

Can we ensure road safety this Eid?

—Tamanna Mizan— As the nation prepares for Eid-ul-Azha, millions of people will soon begin their journey home, eager to reunite with family and celebrate together. However, such journeys often turned

Faith That Found Us First

—Kaniz Kakon— Long before the applause, before certificates were framed and names remembered, there were voices—soft, steady, and unseen. They did not wait for medals to shine or for stages

What we expect from a people-centric health budget

—Dr Syed Abdul Hamid— The health sector in Bangladesh faces severe challenges due to a lack of strong political commitment and effective policies, inefficient management, weak governance, and a dire

The unseen faces of the Eid economy

—ASM Rafad Asgar— The Eid economy in Bangladesh offers vast potential — but unlocking its full benefits requires deeper policy engagement, systemic transparency, and inclusive reforms. Eid-ul-Adha (Qurbani) is among

Building an Inclusive Green Finance Ecosystem in Bangladesh

—Dr Shahrina Akhtar— As the world teeters on the edge of climate catastrophe, finance is emerging not just as an economic tool but as a lifeline. For a climate-vulnerable nation