A fundamental question has repeatedly come up in discussions about Bangladesh’s economy for many years: will the country ever be able to curb non-performing loans? Examining the trajectory of this crisis makes it clear that the problem extends far beyond economic calculations. Above all, it is the cumulative result of political culture, administrative failures and […]
Police sources say that over time, some officers have taken advantage of this flexibility to become influential figures in their local areas. This has been particularly evident among long-serving officers in detective branches, police stations, traffic divisions and crime-control units, where they often form informal networks. These networks may include local political leaders, land grabbers, […]
Prime Minister Tariq Rahman told the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) today that his government has taken necessary steps to stop the measles outbreak. “Many of our children have died of measles. However, we are trying to control the entire situation in the coming days,” he said while replying to a supplementary question by opposition MLA Salah […]
1. What is the biggest challenge for the economy right now? The key challenge is to manage multiple pressures simultaneously: curbing inflation, creating jobs, restoring investor confidence, reforming the banking sector and reducing risks in the energy sector. 2. Why is inflation being given maximum attention? Inflation currently stands at 8.71 percent, while wage growth […]
The attacks are taking place due to instigation of some religious leaders, support of some powerful groups and inaction of law enforcement agencies. Attacks were planned in Shahbag and Kushtia. These incidents happened when the present government was in power, hence the responsibility lies with it. The government should have given a clear message against […]
Reiterating that four crore families across the country will be gradually brought under the Family Card Programme, Prime Minister Tariq Rahman today, Wednesday, told the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the BNP government considers the family and not the individual as the fundamental unit of development. “The philosophy of the present government is ‘the basic unit […]
The Police Commission Ordinance-2025, promulgated by the interim government as part of reforms in the police force, is now being amended to be introduced as a bill in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament). According to Home Ministry and police sources, the ordinance originally included a provision requiring the Police Commission to recommend the appointment of […]
At the meeting, Mohammad Abdur Razzaq, president of private organization RAPID (Research and Policy Integration for Development), presented various aspects of the UN report. The report identifies several shortcomings and risks in Bangladesh’s preparation for LDC graduation. For example, difficult political transitions and prolonged economic crises are eroding the country’s socio-economic achievements, jeopardizing its progress. […]
Minister of State for Public Administration Abdul Bari tabled both the bills separately in Parliament for passing. No amendment motion was raised for any bill and as a result, no discussion took place. The ‘Government Services (Amendment) Bill’ and the ‘Bill to fix the maximum age limit for direct recruitment in Government, autonomous, statutory public […]
The ordinary working people of this country endure unimaginable labour. Look at the farmers, textile workers, auto-rickshaw pullers, rickshaw pullers, vegetable vendors, hawkers, fishermen, traffic-bound peddlers, children’s toy sellers, tea garden labourers, Dalit Bede communities and members of the third gender who beg – the breadth of occupations is astonishing. Why do thousands of youth […]
At the time, he sharply criticized the parties who boycotted the 2024 Bangladeshi general election held on 7 January. Pointing towards BNP and Jamaat, he said that a certain group has tried to hinder the country’s democratic journey through violence. Regarding that controversial election, Shahabuddin had said that it was successful due to the spontaneous […]
The previous government had launched two separate projects to build two metro rail lines in Dhaka, with a total approved cost of Taka 938 billion. However, if the award is given as per the contractors’ bid proposals, the total cost will increase to Tk 1.84 trillion. Farooq Ahmed was tasked with identifying the causes of […]