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HEADLINE

● Nation waves final goodbye to uncompromising leader Khaleda Zia ● Hasina responsible for Khaleda Zia's death: Nazrul ● Pakistan, Nepal envoys call on CA after attending Khaleda Zia’s funeral ● DITF key to boosting local products, exports: CA ● Pakistan Speaker, India’s FM hold brief meeting in Dhaka ● ‘Pray for my mother,’ Tarique appeals to nation at Khaleda Zia’s janaza ● Nepal, Bhutan FMs convey condolences to Tarique Rahman

Will South Asian water disputes veer into cooperation?

Md Imdadul Haque Sohag

In South Asia, rivers are no longer mere watercourses; they are now the arteries of politics, economics, and diplomacy. The Ganges, Brahmaputra, Meghna, and Indus systems carry not only water but also agriculture, power generation, food security, transport, and trade.

Surge in global carbon pricing revenue

Md Imdadul Haque Sohag

The global energy order is shifting. Power is no longer determined solely by who controls oil or gas fields, but by who can govern carbon. As countries expand carbon pricing frameworks, the right to emit greenhouse gases has become a

Weak banking system hits our entrepreneurs

Md Imdadul Haque Sohag

Bangladesh's real economy is held together not by theoretical frameworks but by millions of entrepreneurs who operate deep within the national supply chain. They move fuel, construction materials, agro-inputs, industrial raw materials, FMCG distributions and logistics across all 64 districts.

Measuring development through the lens of empowerment

Md Imdadul Haque Sohag

Bangladesh stands today at a pivotal crossroads in its national development trajectory. Over the past two decades, the country has made impressive gains in macroeconomic growth, infrastructural expansion, and digital innovation. The success stories are undeniable-rising per capita income, improved

Dhaka needs to stick to neutrality

Md Imdadul Haque Sohag

In today's polarized world, neutrality is not passive silence - it is active strategy. As global rivalries sharpen across the Indo-Pacific, Bangladesh stands at a rare crossroads: trusted by all, beholden to none. Against a backdrop where maritime connectivity, energy

Dhaka needs to adopt multidimensional balancing policy

Md Imdadul Haque Sohag

As nations rapidly organize themselves into blocs defined by rival superpowers, Dhaka maintains its position, effectively challenging the double standards of major global powers. The strategic importance of the Bay of Bengal places the nation squarely at the center of

Tripartite threat looms over our rivers' water security

Md Imdadul Haque Sohag

Bangladesh still pins hopes on the promises for Teesta water and a fair share of the Ganges, on which an Indo-Bangladesh water sharing agreement is set to expire in December, 2026.What is worrying is that the lifeblood of our countless

Importance of connectivity across the country

Md Imdadul Haque Sohag

Connectivity is more than just about reducing distance; it's about creating new opportunities, finding renewed strength. It is the real engine of our national economy. Iconic infrastructure like the Bangabandhu Bridge, the Padma Bridge, or the historical Hardinge Bridge have

Bay of Bengal at risk of survival

Md Imdadul Haque Sohag

Bangladesh stands at the confluence of two insecurities: the climate crisis and maritime risks in the Bay of Bengal. One is born of a warming planet; the other of porous seas where piracy, illegal fishing, trafficking and disasters collide. For

Our ties with US span multiple spheres

Md Imdadul Haque Sohag

Bangladesh is no longer a marginal, aid-dependent country. It has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing economies and a an actor in the Indo-Pacific region. With its location on the Bay of Bengal, Dhaka matters to Washington not just