Views & Opinion

A state of unease: What has been gained from the events of October 28?

Dr Pranab Kumar Panday: The politics of Bangladesh has been a prominent topic of discourse among both domestic citizens and foreign stakeholders for a considerable period. The primary concern pertains to the next election scheduled for early January 2024. It is widely recognized that the electoral process constitutes the sole means by which a ...

Crisis at the helm: BNP’s leadership woes

Dr. Pranab Kumar Panday: In the dynamic political landscape of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a series of setbacks that have pushed the party into a political abyss. A critical analysis reveals that the root cause of this predicament lies squarely on the shoulders of the party's l...

Bangabandhu Tunnel: A dream come true

Waseqa Ayesha Khan: An improved communication system is the key to national development. The Awami League Government is working relentlessly under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the development of communication systems across the country for economic progress and industrialization. This continuous developme...

Bangladesh: Reaping Dividends of Democracy & Stable Government

Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury:   Bangladesh, a nation of 170 million people, has been making remarkable strides in both its development and democratic principles in recent years, which would make it an Asian Tiger from what was once described as a basket case.   Under the adept and visionary leadership of the Awami League (AL), in power s...

Potential impact of IMF loan on Bangladesh economy

Dr. Pranab Kumar Pandey: At the outset of composing this article, I want to acknowledge that I am not an economist by profession. Nevertheless, driven by the prevalent discussions surrounding the declining trend of our foreign exchange reserves and the potential ramifications of the IMF loan on Bangladesh's economy, I have embarked on this ende...