Global South to write 21st century's growth story
As the impacts of climate change become more severe with deadly heatwaves, eroding coastlines, rising food prices, and increasing social and economic instability, affected countries, particularly poor ones, are getting concerned about having to slow their development while addressing climate change.
25 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Opinion / It is time Bangladesh pursued inclusive growth
Emerging from the ruins of the war of independence in 1971 with a devastated economy, Bangladesh has gradually transformed into a vibrant lower-middle-income country.
18 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Can COP30 deliver on climate promises?
Global attention has currently turned to Belém, one of the gateways to the Brazilian Amazon, where the climate community has gathered for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
12 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh Bank’s autonomy is key to economic stability
In Bangladesh, successive governments have undermined the autonomy of the Bangladesh Bank.
4 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Why the 2025 Nobel prize in economics matters for us
When automation and artificial intelligence are transforming economies, the Nobel laureates’ work offers caution and hope.
15 October 2025, 02:00 AM
NDC 3.0 submission / Bangladesh raises the bar in global climate commitment
Bangladesh pledges to reduce emissions from energy sources by 26.46 percent by 2035.
7 October 2025, 02:00 AM
Opinion / The promises and perils of a bank merger
Optimism regarding the merger of five struggling banks must be weighed against significant challenges.
30 September 2025, 02:00 AM
Just transition is key to Bangladesh's pledge to cut emissions
A fair transition would ensure that climate action benefits are broadly shared.
23 September 2025, 02:00 AM
FY2022 budget should take an intergenerational perspective
The pandemic has pointed out the need for placing the youth issues at the centre stage of policy discourse.
16 May 2021, 18:00 PM
The geo-politics of the pandemic is not helping poor countries
Over the past one and a half years or so, the pandemic has changed many things in our lives. It may continue to bring in more changes as the consequences of the pandemic unfold.
9 May 2021, 18:00 PM
Prepare for the price to be paid for learning loss
Since the beginning of the pandemic, educational institutions have been closed in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus.
2 May 2021, 18:00 PM
New promise on climate by world leaders: A hope in the horizon
The climate change summit of 40 world leaders, spearheaded by the US President Joe Biden during April 22-23, 2021, amidst the concern for achievability of the climate ambitions is a significant step forward.
25 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Whole-of-government response needed to tackle the pandemic
The struggle to save lives from the killer coronavirus seems endless. The death procession looks unstoppable. Each day comes with more shocking news. The ray of hope that was coming through with the rollout of the vaccine is diminishing fast with the rising number of deaths.
18 April 2021, 18:00 PM
The pandemic budget has to be based on realistic assessment
After suffering for more than a year since March 2020, when we were just about to have some respite following the decline in infection and death rates, the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has returned with greater vengeance.
11 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Surviving through the second lockdown
After about a year, since March 2020, Bangladesh has now gone into a second lockdown in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation.
4 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Matching skills with the jobs: The only way to sustain growth
Bangladesh’s economy has been on a fast-paced journey in recent years, except of course during the ongoing pandemic. With high growth, the country has achieved several positive economic and social milestones.
28 March 2021, 18:00 PM
50 Years of Bangladesh: Accelerating export-led industrialisation
Bangladesh’s economy has experienced significant structural transformation during the last five decades. At the time of its independence,
25 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Continuing Bangladesh’s transformative journey in the next 50 years
Bangladesh has made a transformative journey during the last five decades since its independence in 1971. Steady economic growth, and achievements in the social arena,
21 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh’s achievements in 50 years and making it meaningful
March is a month that carries special significance for Bangladesh. In March 1971, the country got involved in the Liberation War, which continued for nine long months.
14 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Achieving an equal future for women in a Covid-19 world
This year’s International women’s day (IWD) is being celebrated at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic has devasted many achievements the world had so far made.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Making Bangladesh’s LDC graduation smooth and sustainable
As Bangladesh celebrates the golden jubilee of its independence, the country has achieved another important milestone in its pursuit of development.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM
How the pandemic has affected women’s work in BIMSTEC region
The ongoing pandemic has adversely affected women around the world in a number of ways, including through employment and income loss.
21 February 2021, 18:00 PM
An impressive start to Covid vaccination in Bangladesh
Along with several other countries, vaccination against Covid has been rolled out in Bangladesh. Before the arrival of the vaccine, there were anxieties among people for several reasons.
14 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Poison in The Air
As the world continues to struggle to manage the debilitating effects of the pandemic, there are other ongoing threats to health and economy that should not be ignored.
7 February 2021, 18:00 PM
The journey towards fighting corruption
Debates on any global index and ranking where a country does not perform well are common almost everywhere.
31 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Can Biden lead the world in pandemic recovery?
Following the inauguration of his Presidency, Joe Biden has already given several executive orders which are of great significance, not only for the US but for the entire world.
24 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Project implementation during the pandemic discouragingly poor
The first six months of the fiscal year 2020-21 saw very slow implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) of Bangladesh.
17 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Counting planetary pressures for sustainable human development
Human civilisation has progressed steadily over the years. Several countries have advanced immensely.
10 January 2021, 18:00 PM