Celebrating Eid-ul-Azha in its true spirit
Eid-ul-Azha, the second of the two great festivals of the Muslim Ummah, is primarily a festival of sacrifice. But this festival assumes a unique spiritual significance with the performance of hajj scheduled for the 10th day of the twelfth and final month of Dhu al-Hijja on the Islamic calendar. Hajj...
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Achieving the ambitious revenue target
The proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, amounting to Tk 7.9 trillion, marks a significant shift in Bangladesh's fiscal objectives: moving away from grand development narratives towards pragmatic restraint and people-centric welfare. While rolling out the budget on Monday, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed conspicuously refrained from announcing ambitious development...
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Treating sacrificial animals with compassion
As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, the rush to buy sacrificial animals has begun across the country. The vibrant scenes of cows, goats, sheep, and camels in the markets reflect the devotion of the Muslim Ummah to follow the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). However, many overlook a crucial aspect of this sacred...
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Rickshaw pullers deserve better
Rickshaw pullers in Bangladesh face a daily struggle for survival. Despite their vital contribution to urban transport, especially in congested cities like Dhaka, they remain one of the most neglected segments of our workforce. Low earnings, debt to rickshaw owners, and lack of social protection continue to trap them in...
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