War abroad, pain at home
The war is unfolding thousands of miles away in the Middle East, but its ripple effects are becoming increasingly ominous for Bangladesh. Volatility in global financial markets and a sharp rise in energy prices are threatening to trigger a new cost-of-living crisis. Bangladesh has already purchased two cargoes of liquefied...
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Dicey Gulf energy market impacts BB policy
In consequence of the ongoing war in the oil-rich Persian Gulf region following the joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran and the latter's retaliatory measures, the global energy market has, to all appearances, turned upside down overnight. What has raised the worst concern is the virtual shutdown by Iran of the...
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Enjoyable education for children
In one of his speeches earlier, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the need for creating an educational environment where children will learn singing dancing, painting and other art forms along with academic lessons. During his 17-year exile in the United Kingdom, he had an opportunity to see from close quarters...
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Export slump a cause for concern
The country's export has declined by more than 12 per cent in February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Since the dependence of overall exports is about 80 per cent on RMG, it is indeed a matter of great concern. Even the total exports from July to February...
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Breaking silence on women's mental health
Mental health in Bangladesh is closely linked to cultural norms, family beliefs, gender expectations, and community pressures. Emotional well-being is often understood not through clinical knowledge, but through social traditions. In a patriarchal society, women are seen as emotionally fragile, while men are expected to be stoic.From childhood, many women...
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