Exactly two months have passed since the interim government assumed office on August 8. Although it may be premature to fully assess its performance, it is worth reflecting on its progress and the challenges it faces. The “July Revolution” — led by the heroic student movement that
The South Asian region has a history of income tax laws of more than one hundred years. Since 1972, Bangladesh has gone through a long path of strong resilience and dynamism. Bangladesh has become a lower middle-income country and aspires to achieve upper middle-income country status by FY2031. In
Gen-z, the generation born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, is becoming increasingly influential in Bangladesh and globally. With around 26 per cent of the world's population belonging to this group, they are gradually taking over the labour market as Baby Boomers retire. By 2030, Gen-z is e
Bangladesh is a country with high potential for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Large investment inflow in electricity, transport, and telecommunications is creating a strong foundation for business. Other major sectors of foreign investments include readymade garments and textiles, energy and pow
My childhood was spent in trauma following the premature death of my mother in March 1971 while residing in Islamabad, Pakistan. We returned to Bangladesh in April 1973 after escaping from Pakistan via Afghaistan and India. And within five months of our return, I got acquainted with the table tenni
In Bangladesh's fast-paced economy, young professionals face an increasingly complex and competitive environment. Whether recently graduated or a few years into career, problem-solving is a crucial skill. How can it be effectively cultivated for long-term success? Problem-solving is not merely abo
The Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSME) sector is a crucial pillar of Bangladesh's economy, playing a significant role in driving economic growth, employment, and social development. With CMSMEs representing nearly 99 per cent of all businesses, they contribute about 25 per cent t
In recent weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed a disturbing rise in mob justice, as segments of society have begun to take the law into their own hands. This alarming trend, worsened by a weakened law enforcement apparatus, reflects a growing disregard for the rule of law and the authority of the countr
As a developing market with significant potential, Bangladesh has been recognised by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) as one of the most environmentally vulnerable countries. In response to this challenge, the government of Bangladesh has implemented a series of ini
A few days ago on Facebook, I saw an image of a child with frightened eyes, half-submerged in floodwater in a rural area of Bangladesh. It immediately triggered my emotions and felt a rush to do something for these flood victims. Many others, like me, were moved by this very picture and came forwar
The last of two-part articles on feminism In ‘ The Feminism Book’, Lucy Morgan said that for many young feminists born in the late 1960’s, and ‘70s, the Riot Grrl movement of the early 1990s marked the start of the third wave’s (2019). Naomi Woolf
Welcome to “Dhaka Dynamics: Lensing through Journalism” by Avik Sanwar Rahman, a profound exploration of Bangladesh’s socio-economic landscape from 2003 to 2005. In this meticulously crafted anthology, Avik, a distinguished journalist whose insightful contributions have graced th
Bangladesh has recently witnessed a turbulent transformation, and all of our people are traumatized by the days we have been through all of July 2024. But right after the fall of the previous government, people are trying to recover themselves through a victorious form, and wall art is a great way
