Opinion

China’s Strong Economic Resilience Injects Powerful Momentum into Bangladesh Ties

On 1 July 2026, the Communist Party of China (CPC) celebrated the 105th anniversary of its founding. General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping has

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Are We to Die from Mosquito Bites?

The Aedes mosquito, the carrier of dengue, was once regarded as a mosquito of affluent neighbourhoods. It bred in upscale urban areas, bit residents there, and dengue was largely confined

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Bangladesh’s banking sector in global perspective: Asset quality, capital strength, and the reform agenda

Bangladesh’s banking sector is confronting one of the world’s most significant asset quality challenges. Publicly reported data indicate a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 32.26 percent, placing Bangladesh second globally

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Football politics, world cup of politics

For football fans around the world, Tuesday morning’s Round of 16 knockout match between the United States and Belgium wasn’t originally the center of attention. However, it suddenly turned into

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Communication is more than delivery

Digital technologies have enabled development initiatives and public service messages to reach even the most remote communities. Yet one fundamental question remains, do the intended audiences actually understand these messages

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Interest now in politics, lobbying rather than education

This year, 36% of regular students are not participating in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations. Every year, many students who register for public exams like the SSC

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Temple born of violence, shaken by scandal

FEW religious sites in contemporary India carry the political, cultural and emotional weight of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. It stands on the ruins of the historic Babri Masjid, demolished

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World Cup 2026: The Story of Two Ms, Two Cs, One I, and an E

Every World Cup writes its own language. Some tournaments speak in numbers—goals, assists, possession statistics and expected goals. Others are narrated by legends who refuse to grow old, by underdogs

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