Opinions

By G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) Following four years of continuous diplomatic maneuvers and complex geopolitical considerations, Bangladesh is finally set to join China’s widely discussed global development framework, the ‘Global Development Initiative’ (GDI). Despite persistent pushes from Beijing…

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau)  Bangladesh, long considered one of South Asia’s emerging economic powerhouses, is currently grappling with a deep structural crisis. Bank credit flow to the private sector- the traditional engine of the country’s economic growth- has plummeted…

By Dimitra Staikou When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the G7 summit, the most consequential conversation was not about trade, tariffs, or diplomacy. It was about who will shape the future of artificial intelligence—and whether that future will be…

Self-proclaimed “Queen of Drag” Ru Paul once said: “You know, we as gay people, we get to choose our family. We get to choose the people we’re around.” That sounded like a spin. But he was referencing the cold reality…

By G M Forhadul Mozumder (Dhaka Bureau) Situated at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia, Bangladesh currently faces an unprecedented and complex triangular crisis. The protracted Rohingya refugee crisis, coupled with neighboring Myanmar’s escalating militarization and intensifying geopolitical competition…

On June 1, Aung San Suu Kyi’s youngest son, Kim Aris, officially launched the campaign “Proof of Life”. His mother will turn 81 on June 19 and Kim is demanding that the military provide evidence regarding the health of the…

By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau) Chittagong’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium (Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium) is set to host a high-stakes showdown today as Bangladesh and Australia face off in the second match of their three-game T20 International series.…

By Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) The snow-covered vaults of Switzerland have long stood as an eternal symbol of global capitalism. Whenever stories of tax evasion, hidden wealth, or illicit financial flows emerge, the name of this European nation repeatedly…

By Asif Showkat Kallol The tea industry remains one of the pillars of Bangladesh’s export economy. Yet the human cost behind every cup of tea tells a story of systemic deprivation, structural violence, and enduring marginalization. For generations, the tea…

By Halim Mohammad (Dhaka Bureau) The allure of stardom, overnight fame, and substantial financial prosperity- this triple attraction has turned ‘content creation’ into the most appealing and glamorous career path for the current youth generation. However, as dazzling as it…