Trade-based money laundering
It is hardly surprising that the issue of money laundering continues to resurface, as it remains a stark and persistent reality the country is forced to confront without any foreseeable remedy. For long, there have been concerns raised from various quarters, and over time it seems as though this 'concern'...
Read more
ICDs' handling charge hike to affect export trade
Bangladesh's external trade, especially export, is now up against the wall and the factors behind this are of both domestic and international origin. At a time, when the government's ongoing talks with the current Trump administration of the US, which has imposed a 35 per cent reciprocal tariff on its...
Read more
Risking lives for pennies
Human lives are unimaginably cheap in Bangladesh. Hundreds of lives slip away every year here not due to natural disasters or foreign adversaries but because, collectively, we undervalue human lives. We lose our most priceless asset in efforts to save a few taka or a small amount of time, cutting...
Read more
Addressing mental health crisis of youth
The sharp rise in mental health struggles among young people is a growing yet often overlooked emergency worldwide. Across every region, youth are reporting increased levels of stress, depression, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. What was once hidden within individuals has now emerged as a collective crisis, demanding urgent attention.Several interconnected...
Read more
AI in schools - a leap towards smart learning
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Bangladesh's school curriculum is not just a novel idea; it is a crucial step towards preparing future generations for a rapidly evolving world. As technology continues to reshape industries and daily life, equipping students with AI literacy has become a necessity rather than...
Read more
