Russia-Ukraine war 2022
Dolgopolov -- from Ukrainian tennis star to warrior
From representing Ukraine in the Davis Cup to donning military uniform on the frontline, Alexandr Dolgopolov has undergone quite a transformation in the service of his beleaguered country.
How global energy market volatility impacted inflation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has been facing persistent high inflation over the last one year
Death or Glory in Russia
Russia’s reversion to warlordism is fuelled by a religious fundamentalism.
A roller-coaster year comes to an end
Let us forge ahead with the lessons taught by 2022
A probable global recession and Bangladesh
Dread and anxiety over the possibility of a global recession are rising around the world right now.
Ethics on the Rocks
Ethical progress produces a beneficial form of dogmatism.
Peak Atlantic Unity?
European leaders are breathing a huge sigh of relief following the Republicans’ failure to achieve a 'red wave' in the US midterm elections.
How are LDCs faring with agricultural trade and food security?
LDCs are predominantly agricultural economies, but are also highly dependent on food imports.
Don't let world leaders put us through World War III
In a nuclear war, who struck first is irrelevant when we consider its consequences.
US Senators vote 95-1 for NATO membership of Finland, Sweden
US Senators delivered near-unanimous bipartisan approval to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden Wednesday, calling expansion of the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for US national security and a day of reckoning for Russian President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.
Can OIC negotiate peace in Ukraine?
The war in Ukraine has underscored the structural weaknesses of the UN.
Austerity! Load shedding on, so are these decorative lights
Strips of colourful lights adorn the lamp posts on the road divider of Kemal Ataturk Avenue in Dhaka’s Banani area, as seen on August 1, 2022.
"Russia can withstand thousands of sanctions": Video mocks West
“With cheap gas, electricity, water, and a strong economy, Russia can withstand thousands of sanctions,” says a video posted today (July 31, 2022) on the verified Facebook page of the Russian Embassy in Bangladesh.
The Betrayal of the Left
The left should maintain solidarity with those who resist aggressive, arbitrary power, whether in Ukraine or elsewhere.
SME stocks soar though giant firms struggle
Shares of small capital-based companies surged abnormally on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) in the past month whereas the benchmark index of the premier bourse of Bangladesh, as well as blue-chip securities, has been in a bearish mood.
Malls, markets to close by 8pm from tomorrow
The decision to close shopping malls, stores and kitchen markets by 8pm every night across the country will be implemented from tomorrow.
Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles for first time in weeks
Russia struck Ukraine's capital Kyiv with missiles early on Sunday for the first time in more than a month, while Ukrainian officials said a counter-attack on the main battlefield in the east had retaken half of the city of Sievierodonetsk.
Trade deficit shoots up 53pc in Jul-Apr
Bangladesh’s trade deficit shot up 53 per cent year-on-year to $27.5 billion in the July-April period of the current fiscal year as the surge in imports continued against lower export receipts, exceeding last year’s total shortfall.
Bangladesh Bank says bankers can travel abroad at own expense
Just a day after restricting all sorts of foreign travels of bank employees, Bangladesh Bank yesterday (May 23, 2022) said bankers can travel abroad for essential personal purposes at their own expense.