Three questions for the new budget

Since the budget is a political process, the rules of the budgetary game are set within that continuum.
1 June 2023, 02:00 AM

To end inequality, stop pandering to plunderers

Addressing many of our economic problems is proving to be difficult not mainly for economic reasons, but because of political ones.
31 May 2023, 17:00 PM

The fascinating orchid: Yesterday and today

Uprooting the native orchids is a regular event in the developing countries where these plants are not adequately protected by the relevant authorities.
31 May 2023, 15:00 PM

5 "own voices" romance books that will warm your heart

The path towards truly diverse representation in literature necessitates that marginalised authors are given the chance to tell their own stories and shape our understanding of diverse experiences. 
31 May 2023, 14:51 PM

Can a city be smart without adequate finance?

Although Dhaka and Kolkata, two major South Asian cities, are just 240 kilometres apart and share a common history and culture, not many comparative studies on these cities have been undertaken so far.
31 May 2023, 13:12 PM

Big poultry caging small farmers

The decreasing number of poultry farms raise fears that there might be a shortfall in the supply of poultry in the market, pushing the prices up further.
31 May 2023, 03:00 AM

Utilise the demographic dividend as an asset, before it becomes a liability

To fully benefit from its demographic dividend, Bangladesh needs to prioritise improvement in education, healthcare and job opportunities for the youth, while ensuring social welfare and healthcare for the growing elderly population.
31 May 2023, 02:00 AM

The nation expects brevity and sobriety in the budget

Understanding the nation’s expectations in designing the budget for FY2024 is essential
30 May 2023, 17:00 PM

The Erdogan era lives on, as does the power of populism

A deep dive into Erdogan's tenure reveals rather bloodthirsty politics, but people consume the surface he puts out: that he's all for Turkiye and the oppressed and whatnot.
30 May 2023, 11:21 AM

Was the US visa policy against undemocratic actors necessary?

The message between the lines is that the US is keeping a very close eye on Bangladesh at the moment.
30 May 2023, 03:00 AM

Time for AL to do some soul-searching

Infighting within the party has grown over the years, leading to the Awami League becoming its own rival at the grassroots level.
29 May 2023, 17:00 PM

AI, democracy, and the global order

Future historians may well mark the second half of March 2023 as the moment when the era of artificial intelligence truly began.
29 May 2023, 14:00 PM

The bloody legacy of Henry Kissinger

Kissinger remains an influential thinker in geopolitics who has deeply shaped US foreign policy but his legacy is indeed bloody.
29 May 2023, 11:17 AM

The Federal Reserve: Essential to society or the source of the problem?

There are few, if any, central bankers who are currently not taking some public criticism for raising rates. 
29 May 2023, 07:05 AM

Fishing ban in Bangladesh is a bilateral issue

The coastal communities in Bangladesh, with their heavy reliance on the sea for survival, are facing multifaceted threats to their traditional way of life. We need to act now to protect the rights and livelihoods of our coastal fishers who depend on marine resources as their primary source of income.
29 May 2023, 03:00 AM

Macroeconomic challenges that overshadow FY24 budget

The macroeconomic stability that Bangladesh's economy has enjoyed for a long time has disappeared in the face of multiple challenges – from both external and domestic sources.
28 May 2023, 17:00 PM

Bangladesh must prepare for shorter production runs

We are not geared for such runs in the same way that some manufacturers in Europe are.
28 May 2023, 15:00 PM

Is BJP's policy of exclusion and segregation backfiring?

PM Modi's decision to inaugurate the new parliament building himself has garnered scrutiny.
28 May 2023, 13:00 PM

Accreditation: A proven method to get programme recognition

At the time of Bangladesh’s liberation, there existed only six public universities, and the total number of students was around 25,000.
28 May 2023, 06:00 AM

The looming US default and some lessons

Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen announced on May 1 that unless the US Congress raises the ceiling, the US government could run out of cash as early as June 1.
28 May 2023, 05:00 AM