Legal measures to conserve farmlands
The urgency of framing a law to safeguard farmlands from being irreversibly reduced in size due to natural causes such as river erosion as well as human actions triggering climate change cannot be overstated. Efforts to this end have been made by the land ministryin the past, for instance, in...
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Can spending cuts cool inflation?
The proposed national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year is shaped by a strong resolve to tackle the long-standing and urgent problem of inflation. Although numerous aspects of the budget adhere to established trends, there is a clear trend towards contractionary policies, which means the government is trying to cut...
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Ignoring traditional medicine: a wrong approach
After five and a half decades of independence, the health sector in Bangladesh remains mired in a mix of severe mismanagement, rampant corruption, and insensitivity. Despite making significant advancement in medical infrastructure and human resources, the sector has yet to provide basic medical treatment to millions of people in the...
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How TikTok is shaping youth's perceptions
In recent years, short-form video platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels have begun to play a significant role in shaping political perceptions among the youth of Bangladesh. This trend, often referred to as 'TikTok Politics', reflects a broader shift in how Gen Z engages with political discourse and activism.During the...
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Rising dollar rate threatens small businesses
The recent appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Taka is emerging as a serious threat to small businesses across the country. As the Taka continues to depreciate, the cost of importing goods and raw materials is rising rapidly. Since Bangladesh is heavily reliant on imports, this has placed immense...
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