Column by Mahfuz Anam / The Indian media and Bangladesh-India relations
The bilateral relationship must be based on a "win-win" policy, rooted in mutual respect, non-hegemony, and the pursuit of shared prosperity and deeper understanding.
Shadow of US prosecutor’s bribery charge on Adani?
It remains to be seen how the political impact of the US prosecutors’ charges against the Adani group plays out.
Reforms that we need for the MSMEs in Bangladesh
To increase value per MSMEs, we also need to build capacity of the MSME associations.
Key questions for designing and implementing reforms
What is the process through which reforms will be enacted and who will execute the reforms?
'Mercury Bomb': A gift from climate change
What effects will the mercury bomb have on humans?
Carbon footprint concerns during COP29
Environmental impacts, largely stemming from air travel, directly contradicts COP29's core mission.
Can Bangladesh reduce income inequality by 2030?
In Bangladesh, challenges hindering the achievement of economic equality are: low public expenditure on education, training, health, rural development and social protection.
How will Donald Trump’s foreign policy affect the world?
Trump has maintained a strong rhetoric, blaming China for economic abuses and promising to impose tariffs.
The case for internal reforms within political parties
Political parties in Bangladesh need to reconsider their governance structures, taking cues from liberal democracies around the world.
Are our children and graduates ready for the future world?
We need to prepare our children for jobs that will change due to automation and technological advancements.
Can academia learn from cricket?
Both cricket and academia remind us that every match, every research paper, every innings, and every research presentation is a part of a larger journey.
Democracy dies undefended
What can we learn from the American disaster? First, that democracy isn’t easy.
2024 SAFF Women's Championship: Give women opportunities, and they will deliver greatness
Football in the women's circuit has received a welcome boost from some inspiring examples from the international football stage.