Views & Opinion

A Decade of Progress and Prosperity for Bangladeshi Women

Pranab Kumar Panday: Sustainable development relies on several factors, one of the most important of which is the advancement and prosperity of women. Despite making up roughly half of the world's population, females experience higher rates of social isolation, discrimination, and poverty than their male counterparts. As a result, promoting gen...

Bangladesh will move forward under the leadership of Awami League

Hiren Pandit: Awami League President Sheikh Hasina mentioned that "hurts will come, conspiracies will happen, but Awami League leaders and workers will definitely move forward unitedly to face those conspiracies." Awami League has established the right to vote and rice for the people of Bangladesh. Awami League established Digital Bangladesh, a...

A Nobel Laureate’s Fall from Grace

Dr. Rashid Askari: The recent revelation of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus being accused of tax evasion by the Bangladesh government has sent shockwaves through the country and the international community. As a renowned economist, pioneer of microcredit and a champion of poverty alleviation, Dr. Yunus' alleged involvement in such financial misco...

US Visa Policy: Who Will Cure Quinine?

Dr. Rashid Askari: The United States seems hell-bent on ensuring free and fair elections in Bangladesh. President Joe Biden seems to be carrying out a personal crusade to make sure that the upcoming 12th parliamentary elections in Bangladesh are held fairly and squarely. It sounds a good idea on the surface, but if you get to the bottom, you ma...

Bangabandhu's 'Joliot-Curie' Award: Bangladesh's first international recognition on the road to forming humane state

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's tireless struggle for 23 years led to the birth of Bangladesh as an independent nation, standing proudly among the global community. Later, he worked tirelessly to build the war-torn country and establish Bangladesh in the international arena. Beyond his national efforts, Sheikh Mujib emerged as an inspiration...