The decline of aristocracy began in the late 18th century and continued throughout the 19th century with events like the French Revolution bringing an end to monarchy. It set into motion the process of decimation of aristocratic wealth and influence which accelerated the momentum in the 20th centur
A single moment in the early morning shattered the trust Mohammad Tawrit had built over six decades. Despite a lifetime of disciplined lifestyle, he was blindsided when he was diagnosed with a blocked artery -- his first serious health scare. More disconcerting than the diagnosis itself was the abs
In January 2024, a 6-year-old girl trapped inside a bullet-riddled car in Gaza City begged for someone to rescue her. Contact was lost with the first ambulance. Hind Rajab, five family members and two medics were found dead 12 days later. The impact of the story, and the audio of Hind's voice from
A legendary voice of the masses for over six decades – Badruddin Umar is no more. The 93-year-old veteran political activist, revered writer, patriotic researcher, and celebrated public intellectual who never compromised on the question of his ideals during his over 70-years’ career, fi
Mohammad Moziball Hoque, Programme Lead and Head of Supply Chain & Private Sector Engagement at Solidaridad Network Asia, has emerged as one of the country's most influential voices in sustainable agriculture and value chain development. An agronomist by training, Hoque is widely respected as a su
Bansh baganer mathar upor chand uthechhe oi/ Mago amar sholok bola Kajla Didi koi? In this poignant poem, Jotindramohon Bagchi presents the sweet and sad emotion experienced by a little restive soul that cannot go to sleep because she is sorely missing her Kajla Didi who used to tell her folktale
A figurative artwork that portrays indepth the poetics of line and the politics of imagination provokes thought on human destiny here and beyond on a universal scale. Linear images in the paint-and-brush work on display takes a viewer with an art-connoisseur's eyes into what is real, what surreal a
General provisioning for normal credit loss in banking is inevitable and also acceptable both from credit risk management as well as accounting perspectives. But specific provisioning seems analogous to
The future of the global energy landscape will be shaped by Asia and the Pacific. Over the past two decades, our region has been the principal driver of global energy demand and emissions. Energy has powered prosperity, lifted millions out of poverty and transformed societies. This progress, howeve
Financial inclusion has emerged as a cornerstone of development policy, not only as a means of economic empowerment but also as a pathway toward social equity and sustainable growth. In developing economies, expanding access to formal financial services is increasingly recognized as a vital driver
We're at a pivotal moment in human history, one where the very definition of what it means to be human is being profoundly challenged. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with its rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and robotics, is dissolving the traditional boun
On July 31, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing tariffs on almost all US trading partners. His actions represent a departure from the open liberal trading system established after World War II under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), later ad
Since taking over the rein of the country the interim government has been facing numerous challenges, from slow growth, high inflation and unemployment to delays in implementing crucial reforms across the judiciary, political system and economy. The law-and-order situation also remains unsati
