This is an era-defining period we are experiencing. There is no doubt that there are rapid advancements in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, large data sets, and biotechnology, among others. Together, these forces make up what we now call the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The s
Geo-strategic analysts monitoring the different dimensions related to the United Nations (UN) has been carefully following the emerging scenario after the race began with 1st April which was the deadline for candidates to be nominated for the next UN Secretary-General. Two analysts Felix Dodds and
It has become customary to disaggregate the impact of economic shocks on the global and national or regional economies. Needless to say that in broad terms the conclusions are the same in broad terms pointing to the same direction viz decline. While the world economy is the composite of all regiona
A thoughtful reader of my recent article (April 7, 2026, P-4, FE) raised a pertinent question: Is "geopoliticonomy" meant to be a formal model, or is it simply a descriptive expression? The question is important-not because it challenges the validity of the term, but because it exposes a deeper iss
In today’s globalised, fast-changing financial landscape, banking rests on uninterrupted trust and transparency. While reputable banks are often known for integrity, ethics and strong controls, modern banking’s complexity — technological risks and sophisticated financial misconduc
There is a concept in urban sociology that Saskia Sassen developed in her landmark work on the global city -- the idea that certain metropolises become command centres of the world economy, concentrating financial, informational, and professional power in ways that simultaneously generate enormous
The development narrative of Bangladesh is often framed around prominent institutions and marquee initiatives. Yet, many consequential contributions come from organisations that operate behind the scenes, building systems that foster development. Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) is one such in
"I am happy now as I can support my family of three dependents, including two daughters," boasted Ruhul Amin, a disabled Dhaka e-rickshaw driver, hailing from Jessore district, who lost one leg in a bus accident. "After the accident, I used to plead for help from relatives and friends, but I don't
Although Pahela Boishakh marks the beginning of Bangla New Year, there are some variations with regard to the Bangla New Year and the Calendar followed in Bangladesh and India. The Bangla Calendar or Bangabda used in Bangladesh is primarily a solar calendar, while the version followed in the Indian
Bangladesh’s banking sector has arrived at a critical crossroads. Currently, the financial landscape is strained by a triad of systemic challenges: high non-performing loans, a widening capital shortfall, and the crowding out of private investment by heavy government borrowing. These challeng
When operations at Mongla Port slow to a near standstill because vessels cannot access fuel, it is tempting to view the disruption as a temporary inconvenience. The reality is far more serious. What has unfolded is not an isolated breakdown—it is a signal of a deeper systemic vulnerability at
“I am happy now as I can support my family of three dependents, including two daughters,” boasted Mr Ruhul Amin, a disabled Dhaka e-rickshaw driver, hailing from Jessore District, who lost one leg in a bus accident. “After the accident, I used to plead for help from relatives and
At Davos 2026, global leaders, policymakers, and business executives were grappling with how to counter a potential Trumpian trade order defined by protectionism, tariffs, and economic nationalism. With fears of renewed trade wars and disrupted supply chains, discussions at the World Economic Forum
