ন্যাশনালিজম: মুক্তির স্বপ্ন না ধ্বংসের বীজ?
পৃথিবীর ইতিহাসে এখন পর্যন্ত যত যুদ্ধ, দাঙ্গা, হয়েছে, যত মানুষ প্রান দিয়েছে, তা সবটার পিছনে সবচেয়ে বড় বিষয় ছিল জাতীয়তাবাদ। ১৯৭১ সালে বাংলাদেশের মানুষ যে জাতীয়তাবাদ বা জাতীয়তাবাদের জন্য সংগ্রাম করেছিল, সেই একই অর্থবোধক মতবাদ ২০১৭ সালে মিয়ানমারে রোহিঙ্গাদের বিরুদ্ধে গণহত্যা চালানোর পেছনে ব্যবহৃত হয়েছে। একদিকে রয়েছে মহাত্মা গান্ধীর অহিংস স্বাধীনতা আন্দোলন, অন্যদিকে হিটলারের হলোকাস্ট।…
China Military Parade 2025: A Step Towards a New World Order?
In September 2025, the China Military Parade 2025 in Beijing once again captured global attention. More than a colorful spectacle, it was a strategic message: China is positioning itself as a central power in global politics. Representatives from several countries, including Pakistan, Russia, and North Korea, attended the event, which clearly showed that China is…
Beyond the Barriers: Unlocking the Potential of Bangladesh’s SME Sector
The economic landscape of Bangladesh is mostly described as its Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) economy. Officially, the name of the country, as dictated by the Bangladesh Bank and Ministry of Industries, is Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs). It is such a huge and dispersed system embracing an incredibly wide range of economic…
Understanding Bangladesh’s Finance Ordinance 2025: Key Changes and Their Impact
I. Introduction: What is the Finance Ordinance 2025? The Finance Ordinance 2025 represents a pivotal legislative measure introduced by Bangladesh’s interim government, designed to reshape the nation’s financial landscape for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. This comprehensive ordinance encompasses a wide array of proposals related to taxation, revenue administration, and broader economic governance….
The Casino Paradox. How The House Always Win
In the traditional economic system, there is a saying: if you give someone 100 taka and they say, “I will return 90 taka to you,” then no matter what, you should not give them the 100 taka. However, this is exactly what a casino does. If asked what image comes to mind when you hear…
Unemployment Rate Hits Record High in Bangladesh: October-December 2024 Quarter Analysis
Introduction Bangladesh, a country once celebrated for its rapid economic growth and poverty reduction, is now facing a significant challenge: a rising unemployment rate. According to recent data released for the October-December 2024 quarter, the unemployment rate has surged to a record 4.63%, marking the highest level in recent history. This alarming trend poses serious…