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