Offshore gas and oil exploration
That the government is all set to launch an international tender offering 26 of the country's oil and gas blocks on easier terms shows its urgency to make good use of its own energy resources. The exercise to fall back upon its hydrocarbon reserves in the Bay of Bengal has...
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Saving the haor farmers
In the vast bowl-shaped wetlands of north-eastern Bangladesh, the rhythm of life is dictated by water. For generations, farmers in the haor regions have lived with the paradox of abundance and vulnerability: fertile land that yields the country's most vital crop, yet remains perilously exposed to the forces of nature....
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Why is this measles explosion in BD?
Measles in Bangladesh that has reached epidemic proportions actually started in January this year from Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar. Now the disease has spread to 58 out of 64 districts in the country. The World Health Organization (WHO) has described the country's measles outbreak as 'a reversal from...
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Journey towards a cashless economy
Not long ago, cash ruled every corner of Bangladesh-from crowded kitchen markets to corporate transactions. Today, that reality is quietly but steadily changing. A digital wave is sweeping through the economy, reshaping how people send, receive, and think about money. Yet, the question remains: how far are we from truly...
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Implementation of Labour Law
Bangladesh's economic transformation is built upon the resilience and relentless effort of its workforce. From garment factories to construction sites, workers drive the nation's growth and global competitiveness. While the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 establishes a crucial legal foundation to protect these workers, its true value remains unrealised due to...
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