Shadique Mahbub Islam

Recognising the urgent need for reform, the committee put forward seven key recommendations designed to stabilise and restructure the economy. Photo: Courtesy
Panorama

The White Paper Committee report: How goes the reform?

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Analysis

Why can't Bangladesh tame inflation?

In case of a global recession, how might Bangladesh fare?
Panorama

In case of a global recession, how might Bangladesh fare?

White sails, wooden floors, and sitting arrangements on the ‘deck’, all come together and resonate with the familiar silhouette of boats. Photo: Courtesy.
Habitat

Buriganga Riverview: Redefining dining with design and heritage

Press briefing at the State Guest House Jamuna on 5 April following Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's emergency meeting to discuss the US tariff issue. Photo: PID
Panorama

Can Bangladesh increase imports from the US fast?

Questions about who finances the National Citizen Party (NCP) were raised when Chief Organiser (North) Sarjis Alam came under fire for an extravagant display at a political rally where he was accompanied by a motorcade of over a 100 vehicles. Photo: Collected
Panorama

From donations to 'family wealth': Who foots the bill for Bangladesh's political parties?

Supplement

Bangladesh at 54: The true fruits of independence

The last SAARC summit with leaders in attendance took place a decade ago, in 2014, in Nepal. Photo: Reuters
Panorama

From Saarc to Bimstec: The failure of regional cooperation in South Asia

Structuring our healthcare system from the root level can mitigate the problem of a low doctor-patient ratio and the lack of attention patients get from the doctors. Photo: TBS
Panorama

Why we have so little faith in our healthcare system

The government has decided to amend the law regarding rape in the wake of anti-rape protests across the country. Photo: Rajib Dhar.
Panorama

Will harsher punishment really reduce rape?

A smarter solution would be a gradual wage increase, tied to productivity, combined with stronger social benefits. Photo: TBS
Panorama

Ensuring fair wages while keeping Bangladesh’s RMG sector competitive

On 8 March (Friday), Hizb ut-Tahrir activists kicked off ‘March for Khilafat’ from Baitul Mukarram Mosque, and as soon as the Jummah prayer concluded. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Panorama

Hizb ut-Tahrir resurgence: A wake-up call for our law enforcement agencies

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Panorama

Local govt reforms are unlikely to see the light of day once again