Opinion

New start in foreign relations can be in focus

by Jehan Perera: SRI Lankan diplomatic missions that took a keen interest in the outcome of the presidential election have lost no time in reaching out to president Anura Kumara

It is the lack of a two-state solution that most threatens Israel

ISRAEL rejects the two-state solution because it claims that a sovereign state of Palestine would profoundly endanger Israel’s national security. In fact, it is the lack of a two-state solution

Bangladesh: yesterday and tomorrow

Asrar Talukder : BANGLADESH became an independent nation-state in 1971. In its 53 years of Journey, Bangladesh has many success stories to tell, from being considered a bottomless basket to

Rural schools in Bangladesh

by Obaidul Hamid : I love visiting schools and seeing children learn, play and engage with one another. I developed this fascination for schools only after finishing my own schooling

I’m free because I pleaded guilty to journalism

LADIES and gentlemen, the transition from years of confinement in a maximum security prison to being here before the representatives of 46 nations and 700 million people is a profound

Commitment to national interest

Jehan Perera : PUBLIC support for the government after the presidential election is on the rise. The first actions of the government have been appreciated by the general public. These

Time for a balance between passion and pragmatism

THE dramatic fall of the authoritarian Awami League regime, driven by the unyielding energy and vision of Gen Z, marks a watershed moment in Bangladesh’s history. Like many, I have

Improved air cargo management to enhance export

EFFICIENT cargo handling is crucial for export-driven economies like Bangladesh. Air transport plays a significant role in logistics management, accounting for 6.20 per cent of exports. Due to the short