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Jatiyo Nagorik Committee: A new direction for future politics

By Saifulloh Haider
The responsibility of shaping the future of our society and nation rests on the shoulders of the new generation. The challenges they will face are not just a matter of concern, but they may also serve as a guiding light for the future. In today's political landscape, leadership is not dependent solely on age or recognition. Intelligence, courage, and work ethic are what elevate a person to a leadership r...

Electoral reform agenda in Bangladesh

The deadly 2024 protests in Bangladesh ousted Prime Minister Sheik Hasina and ended her 15-year rule. An interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, was then formed. Efforts to reform government and other institutions ensued including the formation of the Electoral Reform Commission. Bangladesh has consistently ranked low in global democracy and freedom indices. In Freedom House's Freedom in the World 2024 report, Bangladesh was tagged as "partly fre...

Current account logs surplus after a year

According to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank, the central Bank of Bangladesh, the country's current account balance recorded a surplus after nearly a year. According to the Bangladesh Bank (BB), the current account balance showed a surplus of 33 million U.S. dollars during the first half of 2024-25 fiscal year against a deficit of 3.47 billion dollars during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year (July 2023-June 2024). A BB official who preferred to be unnamed said the c...

Brugmansia: mysterious ‘Devil’s Breath’ in Bangladesh

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In the lush landscapes of Bangladesh, where vibrant flowers adorn homes and gardens, an exotic yet infamous plant remains relatively unknown—the Brugmansia, commonly referred to as ‘Devil’s Breath.’ With its large, trumpet-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance, this plant holds an eerie reputation worldwide. Often associated with myths, medicine, and even crime, Brugmansia is both fascinating and frightening. Native to South America, Brugmansia is known for its striking beauty and hallucinogenic properties. The plant contai

Trade transformation: Preparing for a Post-LDC economy

As Bangladesh prepares for its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and further integrate into the global trade system have intensified. Ready-made garments (RMG) remain Bangladesh’s largest export sector, making it the world’s second-largest exporter after China. The pharmaceutical industry has also experienced rapid expansion, with a 27 per cent year-on-year growth rate in 2021-2022, meeting 98 per cent of domestic demand and exporting to 160 countries.

UAE wants to expand trade ties with Bangladesh

bdreports24 Desk: Minister of health of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed Al Owais  called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday on the sidelines of the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai. The minister thanked the Chief Adviser during the meeting, for joining the prestigious annual summit of top government leaders, saying his presence has uplifted the gathering, according to a message received. "We learn from people like you," the UAE health minister said as they discussed various aspects of the WGS. "The WGS is learning from the experiences of people, who have come from all over the world," he said.
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