Russia-Ukraine war

Find a way to end Russia-Ukraine war

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on all concerned to find ways to stop the Russia-Ukraine war while holding a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

All passengers of Russian military plane dead after crash: Belgorod region governor

74 including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board, says Russia's defence ministry

Australian Open / Russia's Medvedev, Ukraine's Yastremska in semifinals

Third seed Daniil Medvedev was forced to dig deep into his reserves to outlast Hubert Hurkacz 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the tightest of quarterfinals on Wednesday and reach the last four of the Australian Open for third time.

Russia and the economic consequences of war

After 22 months of invasion, let’s evaluate whether it was worth it or not for Russia to invade Ukraine.

Ukraine war affected 70pc of businesses

Nearly 70 percent of businesses in Bangladesh have been impacted due to price increases of raw materials and weak consumers demand, which are primarily attributed to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

Black Sea grain deal must be upheld

Russia should consider the bigger picture of global food crisis and rejoin the deal

World hunger and the war in Ukraine

The end of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is indeed regrettable, but it is not the leading cause of hunger in the world.

Russia bombards Ukraine ports, threatens ships, jolting world grain markets

At least 27 civilians were reported hurt in the air strikes on the ports, which set buildings ablaze and damaged China's consulate in Odesa.

June 24, 2023
June 24, 2023

The sun also rises

Those of us who thought the sickness trail of the pandemic was over have a rude awakening. The world is getting sicker by the day.

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

Reflections on America’s marketing of war

As a hegemonic superpower, America’s primary concern has been its leadership position in the world; especially, economic leadership in global trade and investment.

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

Rooppur Loan Repayment: US sanctions complicate payment in yuan

The government’s bid to pay off Russia’s dues -- of about $330 million -- for the Rooppur power plant using the Chinese yuan has run into fresh complications after the last round of sanctions by the US on Russia.

June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023

The mystery of Nord Stream undersea pipeline blast

Who did it, and why is it relevant in the ongoing LNG war?

June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023

The curious case of Donald Trump

Donald Trump seems to be great at turning a silly affair into a legal nightmare for himself.

June 10, 2023
June 10, 2023

How JFK would pursue peace in Ukraine

In the context of the Russia-Ukraine war, Biden has behaved almost the opposite of JFK. He has personally and repeatedly denigrated Russian President Vladimir Putin.

June 4, 2023
June 4, 2023

World Financial System: Is disintegration imminent?

Much like 1944, the raging Russia-Ukraine War has put humanity in deep trouble.

June 2, 2023
June 2, 2023

The war in Ukraine was not ‘unprovoked’

There is no fairy tale end to the war in Ukraine, in which Ukraine defeats Russia on the battlefield and then joins Nato.

May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023

No way but to unveil a restrained budget

Despite being the last budget before the next general election, the government has little scope to unveil a big spending plan for the next fiscal year owing to limited fiscal space driven by lower-than-expected revenue collection, a noted economist said.

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023

Polarisation, de-dollarisation, and the emerging world order

About 10.5 million lives, 100 million displaced people, and 32.5 million refugees since 1945 should indicate the inadequacy of the UN system.