Old soldiers never die

An acclaimed entrepreneur and banking legend is no more. Abdur Rouf Chowdhury, former chairman of Bank Asia and visionary of Rangs Group passed away around midday on February 18, 2023.
22 February 2023, 10:00 AM

It’s AI powered slaughterbots, not ChatGPT, that should worry us

All of humanity is at stake when a computer can autonomously decide to delete you.
22 February 2023, 09:21 AM

The Rohingya feel pangs of hunger too

The international community cannot turn their backs on the Rohingya refugees.
22 February 2023, 03:00 AM

Can the new monetary policy solve our problems?

Behind the Bangladesh Bank's announcement of this year’s monetary policy was a certain pressure applied by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
21 February 2023, 15:00 PM

The three eras of loss and damage

As we enter this third era of loss and damage, for which no country is really prepared, the whole world will need to find better ways of cooperation within and across national boundaries.
21 February 2023, 14:00 PM

India’s Thin-Skinned Leaders

Narendra Modi’s government has long been overly sensitive to world opinion
21 February 2023, 11:26 AM

Mandatory diplomas for bankers won’t solve any of our real problems

If there is any problem in the banking sector, it is due to the lack of good governance.
21 February 2023, 09:00 AM

Whatever happened to Bangla being our state language?

There is no usage of Bangla by the state, and it is being pushed to the periphery.
21 February 2023, 04:00 AM

Do we still follow what our language veterans fought for?

International Mother Language Day is definitely a misnomer for February 21, because the then Pakistani authorities did not deny our right to speak our so-called mother language.
20 February 2023, 18:00 PM

United in diversity

The United Nations country office congratulates Bangladesh on International Mother Language Day
20 February 2023, 18:00 PM

Did the IU authorities take BCL assaulters’ side?

When will BCL’s torture of common students stop?
20 February 2023, 13:30 PM

#Kosova15: What’s next?

The Republic of Kosovo, the youngest country in Europe, has advanced remarkably in every area over the past 15 years. Today, we have a functional, prosperous, stable, and multi-ethnic State with a diverse society and steadily growing economy. 
20 February 2023, 13:30 PM

There is a way to decarbonise RMG manufacture

How can we reduce CO2 emissions associated with our industry?
20 February 2023, 01:00 AM

Why do Bangladeshi youth want to leave the country?

To retain the talents within the country and bring back migrated professionals, we need better opportunities.
19 February 2023, 15:00 PM

Abdur Rouf Chowdhury: Entrepreneur par excellence

Rouf bhai was one of the most creative entrepreneurs in the country, having founded many companies in very diverse fields
19 February 2023, 14:00 PM

Our world is becoming economically fragmented

Even though globalisation may have peaked, it is far from being wholly reversed, and Western countries need to stop weaponising trade and economic policy.
19 February 2023, 02:00 AM

Below the surface, Jammu and Kashmir simmers

The fundamental rift between Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s perception of “normalcy” and the people’s view is that, while Kashmir may have been captured, the Kashmiris have been alienated.
18 February 2023, 17:00 PM

IMF’s conditions on governance and corruption - rhetoric or reality?

The key to the ACC’s effectiveness in delivering its mandate is independence, especially when setting the example that, in handling allegations of corruption, it is guided by equality before law, and not by the status or identity of the individual depending on their political, governmental, or other connections.
18 February 2023, 16:00 PM

Driving sustainable and inclusive growth for everyone

Turning potential into reality calls for decisive policy action to foster an enabling environment and to take the necessary steps forward, underpinned by greater commitment, collaboration, and regional cooperation.
18 February 2023, 14:00 PM

Can the US Eagle Fly to Bangladesh?

In the landscape of world power rivalries, Bangladesh has somehow found itself in a dangerous and opportune position.
18 February 2023, 02:00 AM