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.
Rethinking Bangladesh’s deficit financing
Financing a deficit budget through non-marketable securities like the National Savings Certificate has a set of challenges.
Funding decarbonisation in RMG sector requires smart policies
The challenges are multifaceted, from a heavy reliance on fossil fuels to inefficiencies within factory operations.
Sundarbans must be protected at all costs
The Rampal power plant is causing various environmental issues, harming the forest and the Pasur and Maidara rivers near the forest.
How the youth are shaping a new era of meritocracy
The shift in the youth’s mindset—transforming from passive acceptance of their oppression to becoming active agents of change—is striking.
COP29 must set a new goal for climate finance and adaptation
As COP29 progresses, Bangladesh will be watching closely to see whether the international community can meet the urgency of its climate needs.
COP29: A quick run-through of the finance agenda
The centrepiece of this year’s COP agenda is undoubtedly climate finance.
A tribute to Jowshan Ara Rahman
I got to know Jowshan Ara better when I visited her home to interview her husband, Mahbub ul Alam Chowdhury, the poet who wrote the first poem on Ekushey.
Inflation drags down Kamala Harris
It was clear from the beginning of this presidential race that the biggest thorn in Harris’s side was the poor economic record of the Biden-Harris administration.
How apprehension of AL's comeback is affecting the interim govt
It seems that the apprehension of Awami League's return is haunting the interim government, occasionally affecting its activities and decision-making.
Why police transformation is critical for Bangladesh
Police reform demands lasting, transformative that penetrates deeply into the core of police culture, behavior, structure, and laws.