Opinion

After the Numbers Rest

—Kaniz Kakon— Behind every stable exchange rate lies a political decision about care, risk, and dignity. And Bangladesh’s recent movement in foreign debt figures has often been interpreted as a

—Mahfuzur Rahman— Relations between Bangladesh and India are deteriorating rapidly. Following the change in the political situation in Bangladesh since July-August 2024, tensions began to rise between Bangladesh and India.

Running the State on Borrowed Money: An Uncomfortable Economic Reality

—Syed Ishtiaque Reza— As the current fiscal year reaches its midpoint, a troubling picture of Bangladesh’s economy is becoming increasingly clear: government operations are being sustained largely through borrowing. Development

Are non-performing loans increasing at a geometric rate?

—Niranjan Roy— Economist Thomas Malthus explained that a country’s food production increases at an arithmetic rate, while population grows at a geometric rate. An arithmetic rate refers to a sequence

Insaaf-er Bangladesh

—Audite Karim— The massive turnout of people at the funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi proved that age or experience is not what makes someone an exemplary figure. Hadi lived only

Will anti-fascist forces act with caution now?

—Mostofa Kamal— After the untimely death of Sharif Osman Hadi after being shot by an assassin, it should have become clear that greater caution was necessary. Only after the UN’s