Opinion

Hydrogen Trains: Can Bangladesh Ride the Next Railway Revolution?

A New Chapter in Railway History Few inventions have transformed civilization as profoundly as the railway. Railways have connected cities, expanded commerce, accelerated industrialization, and shaped the economic geography of

One day we too will play in the World Cup

Five weeks of football frenzy have finally come to an end. The entire world was spellbound by the magic of the game. In this 48-team football festival, nations ranging from

Roots of Srebrenica’s genocide

THE Srebrenica genocide was the result of long-standing tensions and a deliberate political agenda. Under Tito’s Yugoslavia (1945–1980), Orthodox Serbs, Catholic Croats and Muslim Bosniaks co-existed. After Yugoslavia’s collapse, hardline

Trees Will Save Us

Years ago, I read a newspaper report about a sawmill worker from Bangladesh’s hill region whose story has stayed with me ever since. He had three daughters and constantly worried

Nurturing Merit and Affectionate Discipline: The ‘Farm Chicken’ Remark and Certain Misunderstandings

Recently, a storm of intense discussion and criticism erupted across social media regarding a leaked audio clip of a phone conversation between Bangladesh’s current Education Minister, Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque

From Shipyards to Classrooms: Building Bangladesh’s Maritime Future

Bangladesh’s aspiration to build a strong indigenous maritime industry under the “Made in Bangladesh” initiative is not merely an industrial ambition but also a strategic necessity. As the country embraces

Bangladesh’s Electric Mobility Moment: A Defining Opportunity for Sustainable Growth

Bangladesh has reached a pivotal moment in its development journey. The government’s commitment to ensure that at least 30 percent of road vehicles become electric by 2030 is not merely

The real AI edge: Why reinvention is ultimate competitive advantage

Artificial Intelligence has moved beyond the realm of technological innovation to become one of the defining forces shaping the global economy. Across every industry, organizations are investing heavily in AI