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Iftekhar Ul Karim

Dr Iftekhar Ul Karim is assistant professor at BRAC Business School, BRAC University. He can be reached at iftekhar.karim@bracu.ac.bd.

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World Teachers’ Day / The unsung architects of Bangladesh’s progress

In rural areas, where children are most vulnerable to dropping out, one absent teacher can mean the collapse of an entire classroom.
5 October 2025, 05:00 AM
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Could Bangladesh become a global halal powerhouse?

We must approach the halal economy as a long-term brand project or commitment.
22 August 2025, 04:00 AM
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International Youth Day / Young people need opportunity and mentorship, not token gestures

The struggle to find meaningful employment has become one of the most disheartening realities for young people in Bangladesh.
12 August 2025, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh's strategic role in 2025

Bangladesh’s strategic crossroads in 2025 and beyond

Bangladesh’s policy must be one of strategic pragmatism, recalibrating alliances to safeguard its interests and promote long-term prosperity.
12 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Gen Z factor in geopolitics

The Gen Z factor in geopolitics and the Bangladesh-US dynamics

Gen Z should keep in mind that the US cannot afford to overlook a partner like Bangladesh given the country’s pivotal position in South Asia’s economic landscape.
18 December 2024, 03:09 AM
Bangladesh-India relationship

Opinion / Why India cannot afford to undermine Bangladesh

Bangladesh and India stand at a crossroads; let us hope they choose the path of cooperation, not conflict.
9 December 2024, 02:00 AM
How the Muslim world can do more for Palestine

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People / How the Muslim world can do more for Palestine

The Muslim world has the resources, influence, and moral imperative to act, yet its disunity and complacency have left Palestine increasingly isolated.
29 November 2024, 09:00 AM
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Dr Yunus at UNGA 2024: A pivotal moment for Bangladesh's trade diplomacy

For Dr Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations is more than just a global platform—it is a “second home.”
23 September 2024, 07:00 AM
op_2_file_visual_shaikh_sultana_jahan_badhon.jpg

The unsung architects of Bangladesh’s progress

In rural areas, where children are most vulnerable to dropping out, one absent teacher can mean the collapse of an entire classroom.
5 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh’s road to becoming a global halal powerhouse.jpg

Could Bangladesh become a global halal powerhouse?

We must approach the halal economy as a long-term brand project or commitment.
22 August 2025, 04:00 AM
quota_reform_protests_2024_orchid_chakma.jpg

Young people need opportunity and mentorship, not token gestures

The struggle to find meaningful employment has become one of the most disheartening realities for young people in Bangladesh.
12 August 2025, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh's strategic role in 2025

Bangladesh’s strategic crossroads in 2025 and beyond

Bangladesh’s policy must be one of strategic pragmatism, recalibrating alliances to safeguard its interests and promote long-term prosperity.
12 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Gen Z factor in geopolitics

The Gen Z factor in geopolitics and the Bangladesh-US dynamics

Gen Z should keep in mind that the US cannot afford to overlook a partner like Bangladesh given the country’s pivotal position in South Asia’s economic landscape.
18 December 2024, 03:09 AM
Bangladesh-India relationship

Why India cannot afford to undermine Bangladesh

Bangladesh and India stand at a crossroads; let us hope they choose the path of cooperation, not conflict.
9 December 2024, 02:00 AM
How the Muslim world can do more for Palestine

How the Muslim world can do more for Palestine

The Muslim world has the resources, influence, and moral imperative to act, yet its disunity and complacency have left Palestine increasingly isolated.
29 November 2024, 09:00 AM
eq5l5wk4jnoilhhgbhbizky2ni_1.jpg

Dr Yunus at UNGA 2024: A pivotal moment for Bangladesh's trade diplomacy

For Dr Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations is more than just a global platform—it is a “second home.”
23 September 2024, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh at 50 years with the United Nations

Bangladesh at 50 years with the United Nations

Enhanced collaboration with the UN will help Bangladesh become more prosperous and resilient.
10 September 2024, 12:00 PM
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Preparing Generation Alpha for a Charitable Future

Encouraging students to take on leadership roles in community service projects can build on the legacy of Gen Z’s activism.
5 September 2024, 03:00 AM
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