Opinion

March 14, 2025, 1:14 am

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Armed Forces Must Not Be Dragged through the Dirt 7 suspected robbers held in Sirajganj Stay ready to face LDC graduation challenges: Dr Yunus Concerns over traffic jam on Dhaka-Uttaranchal highway loom ahead of Eid Delhi’s comments tantamount to interference in Bangladesh’s internal affairs: Dhaka Travel embargo imposed on ex-BGB DG Shafeenul, wife NBR chairman calls for empathy towards businesses, vows action against tax evasion Business in Bangladesh faces sluggish growth amid high costs: Experts Kidney diseases lead to 17,000 deaths annually Court freezes 21 bank accounts of ex-lawmaker Sadek Khan, family

Opinion

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

Police reform: Cosmetic change or systemic overhaul?

–Mohammad Jamil Khan– In the months following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government on August 5, the police force has struggled to rebuild its reputation and operational capacity. The force

Climate change and fire risks: Lessons from Southern California for Bangladesh

Md Ayatullah Khan Addressing the intricate relationship between fire incidents and climate change is increasingly crucial, particularly in vulnerable regions like Bangladesh, which faces escalating threats from climate-related events. The