Most unfortunately, because of the changes in the geo-strategic paradigm an osmotic effect is being created in interactive relations between communities and people originating from different countries. Sometimes, an intense dislike or fear of strangers is moving us, according to sociologists toward
There are good reasons why Allah almighty let Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) to construct the Holy Kaaba – the House of Allah in Makkah. Prophet Ibrahim was born well before other three important Prophets – Musa, I’sa and Muhammad (peace be upon them all), and is highly revered by the fol
The World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10, is a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health. Worldwide, over one billion people, i.e. around one in eight persons, live with a mental health disorder. Anxiety and dep
The Government of Bangladesh has decided to increase solar power generation and using rooftops of the government buildings including educational institutes and hospitals. The target has been fixed to generate 2,000-3,000 MW in phases using the building rooftops. The first phase of the initiative ta
Ever-increasing events of bank failures, bankruptcies and distresses have been occurring home and abroad. In many situations, they are being brought under resolution by the central regulatory body. Despite resolution steps, the worst victims are the deposit
Whenever we go grocery shopping, prices, particularly food prices feel much more than the single-digit inflation figure suggests. Economic statistics can often obscure lived experience, and our daily reality often tells a different story, the one of steadily eroding purchasing power over years and
This year’s Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt signifies recognition of substantial advancements in the field of innovation-driven economic growth. Their research is anchored in the concept of creative destruction, a theoretical framework first a
Technology has brought an unprecedented transformation across every layer of the corporate world. From production systems and marketing to administrative work, automation now touches almost every function. Yet, the most fascinating shift is happening in Human Resource Management. Once regarded as t
The perception of night has been fundamentally changed ever since the invention of artificial light. The nighttime is not just darkness; it has an economy of its own. It is known as the "nighttime economy" (NTE), a simple term for all the economic activity that happens between 6:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.
Food adulteration in Bangladesh has evolved into one of the country's most alarming public health and governance crises-an issue that cuts across class lines but disproportionately punishes the poor. It is no longer just a question of hygiene or regulation; it has become a sociological symptom of d
I have recently delivered a paper at a seminar organised by the Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBoBS) at Independent University, Bangladesh, where I concluded that there is a severe deficit in maritime education. There is no alternate to knowledge, and until we establish a knowledge-based societ
For four decades, the United States (US) embraced free trade, globalization, and lean supply chains. Offshoring was justified as a path to lower consumer prices while American firms concentrated on so-called “high-value” innovation. That approach delivered short-term gains but left behi
The Bangladesh banking sector is experiencing its most severe crisis in decades, marked by a debilitating capital shortfall of approximately $15.5 billion and the unfortunate distinction of having the highest rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Asia. This alarming situation has been starkly reve
