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
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
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
Can an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (dental surgeon) can conduct the heart surgery like a cardiac surgeon? Two are complete different professions with different professional frameworks like the Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) and Chartered Accountant (CA). Both of these accounting profession
The internet has undergone a remarkable change since its inception. From the static pages of its infancy to the interactive social hubs of today, each version has redefined how we connect, consume, and create online. Now, we stand on the precipice of another monumental shift, which is called Web 3
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is arguably the most talked-about and influential technology in today's world. Tasks that once required the expertise, intelligence, and experience of highly skilled individuals are now being accomplished with remarkable ease through the power of AI. What makes this te
The internet revolution in Bangladesh did not begin with global tech giants or mobile operators. It began with local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who, through personal grit and grassroots innovation, laid fibre optic cables across alleys, towns, and remote areas. In the early 2000s, young entr
