Views & Opinion

How Digital Inclusion made Bangladesh a Standout South Asian Economy

- Zunaid Ahmed Palak Bangladesh is continuing its strong development trajectory, marching ahead of its peer South Asian countries in terms of rank in Inclusive Development Index (IDI), GDP growth rate and other human development achievements. The current Government's deliberate attempts to leverage ICTs for poverty reduction and transformation...

Ekushey and all its forgotten details

Syed Badrul Ahsan: Story is always underpinned by substance. It is not history when facts are trifled with. Again, there are all too often the forgotten or sidelined historical realities which need to be retrieved in the interest of adding richness to the future, for it is the past that reaches out to the times to be. There is much that we nee...

Will BNP ever change?

- Ajoy Dasgupta Awami League contestants Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh and Atiqul Islam have attained victories in the elections to the two city corporations in Dhaka. They deserve a hearty congratulation. They have challenges to overcome and the voters have made it clear. Around three-quarters of the voters were absent. There are several reasons be...

Sheikh Hasina: A futuristic leader

Leaders are distinct people who have many followings. The greater number of followers and supporters, the more popular a leader. A national leader is one who has a whole nation of followers and supporters. People’s support and adulation turn an ordinary person into a leader. There are certain qualities that people seek in a leader whom the...

In search of Bangabandhu’s inclusive ‘Sonar Bangla’

Along with the observance of a robust homecoming day of the Father of the Nation on January 10, a countdown to the day of his birth centenary will also be formally launched on March 17. The whole nation is set to celebrate the auspicious birth centenary programmes, alongside a number of global dignitaries. Non-resident Bangladeshis also eagerl...