Acknowledging the ugly truth

The stereotypical mindset of even the highly educated section of the society hold the view that girls should maintain so-called 'decency' in their outfits and movements. If that is so, then what type of indecency can a five-year-old girl display in her clothes and demeanour? Are girls who wear hijabs spared by these monstrous men?
30 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Growth is real only if it is inclusive

Bangladesh had an exceptional six days this month. Starting with the visit of the Chinese President Xi Jinping and ending with that of the World Bank president Jim Yong Kim, the country went through a period of euphoria.
23 October 2016, 18:00 PM

On a transformational journey

China has been taken a strong place in the global economic landscape with its large GDP and rapid economic growth.
9 October 2016, 18:00 PM

It's the people who matter

Connecting with people is an inherent urge in human beings. Movement of people and ideas contributed towards the progress of societies.
2 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Leading towards a better world?

President Barak Obama's speech at the seventy first session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 2016 carries great significance.
25 September 2016, 18:00 PM

The Japanese Wife

Fluent in Bangla, Kazuko never felt that she was a foreigner in this country. She always felt safe and comfortable in Bangladesh and didn't hesitate to relay that message to the world.
7 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Cost of terrorism on the economy

Life can change at any moment. On July 1, 2016, life changed for us Bangladeshis. Security has become an even higher priority for the country.
31 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Ramifications of terror attacks in Bangladesh

On its part, Bangladesh has to work hard in bringing back the confidence of investors, development partners and the foreign community. The damage has already been done through worldwide media coverage. Now Bangladesh needs to reassure foreigners working here about their safety.
17 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Brexit: Rise of neo-nationalism and protectionism?

While European leaders dreamt of an intertwined economy across Europe 43 years ago, the British people desired something else.
26 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Making the budget work

The mid-year event of discussing the national expenditure and income, and their implications, has caught the attention of a broader section of people over the years. The national budget, which is also supposedly the reflection of the political
20 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Quick implementation for quick results

WITH the fiscal year crossing its halfway mark, discussions on the implementation status of annual development programmes (ADP)
28 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Visa hassles for Bangladeshis

The tourism industry has indeed become a major impetus to growth through its direct and indirect positives.
14 February 2016, 18:00 PM

CORRUPTION HURTS

After experiencing many ups and downs over the last four plus decades, the economy of Bangladesh has transformed into a promising one on many accounts.
31 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Loan default and flaunting money

Recently, in Davos at the World Economic Forum, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Raghuram Rajan sent a strong message to the Indian businessmen who default thousands of crores of bank money...
24 January 2016, 18:00 PM

The environment we live in

Two reports appeared on the same day. Sal forests in Gazipur are heavily degraded. They have reduced by 79 percent within a decade.
17 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Economist with a passion for the poor

Dr Mahabub Hossain dedicated his life to understand and explain the dynamics of the agricultural economy of Bangladesh.
10 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Welcome to Bangladesh

Tightening of recent security measures at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, is a laudable initiative of the government.
3 January 2016, 18:00 PM