A barber’s lament: The harsh reality of Bangladesh’s common people
The needs of ordinary people have been ignored throughout all regimes.
28 March 2025, 05:00 AM
Street crime is a product of desperation, poverty, inequality
Criminal behaviour thrives when a nation fails to provide for the well-being of its citizens.
26 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Reforms require unity among our politicians
Bangladesh’s political standards are now at their lowest point, with integrity in governance and honesty in leadership almost non-existent.
24 October 2024, 02:00 AM
How Western nations can help Bangladesh reclaim stolen assets
Given the current economic reality of Bangladesh, recovering stolen assets must be a top priority for the interim government.
14 October 2024, 07:00 AM
The job market is crying for reforms
Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
For real growth, invest more into education and health
Bangladesh still struggles to adequately invest in education and healthcare
6 June 2024, 04:00 AM
We are not taking care of our young generation
One significant factor behind young people’s feeling of disillusionment is the pervasive corruption committed by businessmen, politicians, government officials, and influential figures, among others
21 May 2024, 05:00 AM
For a brighter tomorrow, put an end to corruption today
The intricate connection between politics and corruption in Bangladesh raises profound concerns that demand immediate attention.
21 February 2024, 04:00 AM
Challenges on the road to becoming the 28th largest economy
Bangladesh undeniably stands out as one of the most promising economies in the region. Despite facing resource constraints, the country has made commendable economic and social progress since independence.
14 February 2024, 18:00 PM
A concerning rise in income inequality
Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades
5 January 2024, 04:00 AM
Why remitters still prefer hundi
Why have we failed to translate a record worker outflow into an increase in remittance inflow?
22 November 2023, 03:00 AM
Our ‘I hate politics’ generation
It is the utter failure of our political leadership that it has created a sense of disillusionment and disengagement among young people.
9 August 2023, 04:00 AM
How can we become an attractive investment destination?
Economic growth and business development are highly dependent on the business climate created by socio-economic policies and political decisions of governments.
10 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Education system in Bangladesh needs to change
In Bangladesh, although primary education is free and the government provides the textbooks, more than 4.3 million children aged 6-15 years are not in school.
23 June 2022, 18:00 PM
Sustaining our economic growth for a better society
While most economies around the world today are suffering from an economic crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6.4 percent in the 2021-22 fiscal year (FY), according to the World Bank.
12 February 2022, 18:00 PM
To keep Bangladesh moving forward, we need urgent actions
In 1971, when Bangladesh emerged victorious from the Liberation War, many doubted that the country could survive as an independent state.
19 December 2021, 18:00 PM
How war and arms sales are exacerbating global poverty
Poverty has many roots, and it has many causes. but among those causes, war and arms sales are one of the greatest obstacles to development and poverty reduction.
9 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Why is foreign direct investment so low in Bangladesh and how to increase it?
Despite steady economic growth in the country over the past decade, foreign direct investment (FDI) has been comparatively low in Bangladesh compared to regional peers.
22 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Bringing population back into the conversation
The relationship between population growth and economic growth is of great interest both for demographers and for development economists.
16 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Key socioeconomic issues we must address to reduce poverty
Poverty is a multifaceted economic phenomenon. Although dealing with the causes of poverty in Bangladesh is complex, the country has nonetheless shown impressive improvements and resilience over the years. Before the coronavirus crisis,
10 February 2021, 18:00 PM