Mass arrests in Bangladesh raise concerns over political repression

Elaine Pearson – The mass arrest of attendees at a meeting of a small left-wing political…

Smit Machchhar Represents India, Not the Cockroaches!

Sitangshu Guha – The so-called “cockroaches” first took to the streets demanding education reform. Their demand…

Why Bangladesh must reconsider its trade agreement with the US

M.G. Quibria: Some trade deals are negotiated. Others are simply accepted. Bangladesh’s Agreement on Reciprocal Trade…

Editorial: Measles and Dengue Double Blow: Is Bangladesh’s Health System Ready?

Bangladesh is once again facing a serious public health test. On one side, measles is spreading…

Mastercard-IFC Launch $500 Million Initiative for Emerging Markets

Shibbir Ahmed, NEW YORK: Mastercard and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World…

World Bank: AI Offers Developing Countries a Rare Path to Faster Growth

Shibbir Ahmed, WASHINGTON DC  — Artificial intelligence could give developing countries a rare opportunity to accelerate…

U.S. Immigration Policy Tightens: What Should Bangladeshis Do?

Orpi Ahmed: For Bangladeshis living in the United States, immigration policy is no longer an issue limited…

Rohingya Crisis: Beyond Relief, Bangladesh Needs Diplomacy for a Solution

Editorial: Bangladesh’s Rohingya crisis is no longer simply a humanitarian emergency. After years of hosting a…

Bangladesh Gripped by Fear of Missing Children, Its Future Generation Slipping Away!

Shibbir Ahmed: The greatest asset of an independent nation is its children. Today’s children are not…

Expatriate Passports and NIDs: Promise vs Reality

Mashiur Rahman Majumdar: Whenever the issue of Bangladeshi expatriates comes up, the discussion usually begins with remittances.…

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