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A global gall for universal brotherhood and harmony

Probir Chandra Das:
On 11 September 1893, in a packed auditorium in Chicago, a saffron-clad monk from India stood to speak. With a steady voice and folded hands, he began, “Sisters and Brothers of America.” In those five words, Swami Vivekananda created a moment that still echoes through history—a moment of warmth, unity, and deep spiritual connection. That greeting, so full of genuine love and human solidarity, brought the audience to its feet in a thunderous two-minute standing ova...

NEPAL: Blood in the hands of the government

The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has expressed concern regarding the excessive use of force by the police, which resulted in the killings of around 19 student members, including a 7-year-old child, on 8 September 2025 in Nepal. More than an estimated 500 young people who called themselves “Gen Z” were also injured during the anti-corruption protest, and after the government decided to shut down social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube.  Protests were carried out all over the country, and curfews have been placed in many cities of the country.

Opus Tech taps Maryland for US expansion

Opus Technology Ltd, a leading software development firm headquartered in Bangladesh, has announced plans to establish a presence in Frederick County, Maryland, marking a strategic step in its global expansion.

The company will join the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) through its Soft Landing Programme, designed to support international businesses entering the U.S. market. The move is also backed by the Maryland Global Gateway program...

Life worse for Rohingya on Bhasan Char, report shows

Esrat Jahan:
A major new study released by the World Bank this September, in collaboration with the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), Yale University, and the University of Kent, has cast a stark light on the relocation of Rohingya refugees from Cox’s Bazar to the remote island of Bhasan Char.
Framed initially as a bold humanitarian solution to overcrowded camps, the initiative now appears to be falling short of its promises, delivering reduced welfare for refuge...

Real-world gains for Bangladesh’s retail sector

Esrat Jahan: Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be reshaping retail across Bangladesh, delivering significant cost savings, faster customer responses, and improved operational efficiency. From automating customer interactions to optimising supply chains, local businesses are increasingly turning to AI tools to streamline processes and enhance the shopping experience.
Such as LazyChat, a locally developed AI platform that integrates communication channels such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and ...

DSE logs highest turnover in a year as market rallies

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) recorded its highest turnover in 12 months on Sunday, with total transactions crossing Tk 1,440 crore on the first trading session of the week, signalling renewed investor confidence.

The previous record was set just days earlier, on 3 September, when the turnover reached Tk 1,397 crore, which at the time marked the highest in a year. Sunday's trading has now surpassed that figure, establishing a n...

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