Despite humans seldom learning from history although it invariably repeats itself, the rise and fall of empires and civilisations as well as their causes and consequences have always attracted the attention of historians and laymen alike. Treading on this same path, the Swedish scholar cum historia
Most people in Bangladesh do not know how political parties get their money. This is not by chance. Party finances are among the least transparent parts of the political system, even though money is crucial in elections, nominations, and political influence. Ordinary citizens vote, attend rallies,
Finance today is often seen as a double-edged sword. It powers innovation, drives businesses, and fuels global economic growth, but it has also been criticised for prioritising short-term profits over long-term sustainability. Climate change, social inequality, and environmental degradation are uni
Business projects remain vital pillars of industrial expansion, employment generation, and national economic progress, where bank finance plays a pivotal role. By channelling public deposits into productive investments, banks contribute to the country's development trajectory in a variety of ways.
Munira Rahman Helen was the first table tennis queenof Bangladesh. She first won the women’s singles crownat the Second Bangladesh Open Table Tennis Tournament organised by BUET in 1973 while still a student of class ten; and then she won the women’s singles title in the First National
As Davos 2026 concludes, its most important contribution may be what it quietly confirmed: the global economy is no longer organised around convergence, but around managing division. The World Economic Forum (WEF) once again assembled political leaders, central bankers, corporate executives and mul
Directors are indispensable to modern capital markets, yet in Bangladesh their office too often becomes a mix of confused duties, open-ended liability and regulatory arbitrariness. Directors – sponsor directors, nominee directors and independent director – are commonly accepted concepts
"Welcome to Riyadh!" said the young immigration officer after stamping my passport with a smile. Before stamping, he wanted to know about my profession. Learning that I am a journalist and writer, he also wished to see if I am accustomed to travelling frequently and writing about my trips. His ques
This article outlines a proactive policy agenda that goes beyond crisis control to promote purposeful growth. It emphasises the need for a more balanced macroeconomic strategy that controls inflation without choking investment, alongside realistic exchange rate management and stronger market govern
Bangladesh’s economy is showing signs of stabilisation. Foreign exchange reserves have improved, import compression has eased immediate pressure, and the worst phase of panic in foreign exchange markets appears to have passed. Yet that surface calm hides a more uncomfortable reality. Growth h
The advent of artificial intelligence marks a consequential inflection point in the trajectory of technological evolution. With AI-powered capabilities now available in the palms of our hand, breakthroughs across sectors are reshaping how societies function, economies grow, and governments deliver
“Gaayane Mukti, Agamir Vitti” (Knowledge is Freedom, the Foundation of the Future) is the theme of this year’s observance of National Library Day in Bangladesh. This theme captures a timeless truth with renewed urgency. In an era marked by information overload, digital disruption
Strategic analysts have commented that Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney accepted an invitation to visit China extended by President Xi Jinping and that this signalled a "turning point" in the countries' relationship. The invite came after the two leaders met for 40 minutes on the sidelines of t
