VICTIMS of crime are individuals or entities who suffer harm 鈥� whether physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or social 鈥� as a direct result of criminal activities. This includes not only those directly affected but also their families and dependants, who may experience secondary victimisation. Victims can be individuals, businesses, or institutions that endure losses...
SOIL is not just dirt beneath our feet. It is the foundation of life. It feeds us, supports biodiversity and shapes human health. But in Bangladesh, this vital layer of earth is turning toxic. Few notice it, but the ground that grows our rice and vegetables is slowly poisoning us...
ASHIK Chowdhury, the executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, has become a strong advocate for a reform agenda aimed at fast-tracking foreign direct investment, deregulation, public-private partnerships, and labour flexibility. These new BIDA proposals, however framed as pragmatic instruments of development, express the deepest...
TO DESCRIBE the Donald Trump phenomenon as a tectonic shift in world politics, as India鈥檚 foreign minister recently did, is akin to the inebriated Majaaz Lucknavi coming home late at night to find policemen darting their flashlights between...
AS NON-COMMUNICABLE diseases continue to rise across Bangladesh, an alarming truth is coming into focus: doctors themselves are increasingly at risk. Heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and stroke, often preventable through lifestyle...
THE police station, locally known as thana in South Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, serves as the fundamental unit of law enforcement. Rooted in the colonial administrative framework, the thana has evolved to adapt to the socio-political and...
AGRICULTURE has long been a central pillar of economic and social life in Bangladesh, as it has been across much of the world. Through this sector, food security, public welfare and broader economic progress are nurtured. Yet, the agricultural...
IN RECENT months, the Israeli Defence Forces have been much taken by a term that augurs poorly for peaceful accord in the Middle East. 鈥楽ecurity zones鈥� are being seized in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria. Land is, for claimed reasons of self-defence, being appropriated with brazen assuredness. It is hard, however, to see this latest turn as anything other than a de...
IN BANGLADESH, the process of arrest is primarily governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1898, which establishes the legal framework for detaining individuals suspected of criminal activity. Under Section 54 of the CrPC, police officers have the authority to arrest individuals without a warrant in specific situations, such as involvement in serious crimes like...
In the dimly lit corridors of the developing world鈥檚 politics, truth often walks with a limp 鈥� scarred, bent, and barely audible 鈥� while power parades in a blinding spotlight, gilded with slogans, spectacles, and silence. The question 鈥� what holds more value in political culture, 鈥榩ower鈥� or 鈥榯ruth鈥�?鈥攎ay appear philosophical, but its answer, as Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman...
THE world鈥檚 poorest nations are once again discovering what it means to be peripheral to power. In the latest chapter of 21st-century great-power rivalry, Washington and Beijing have locked horns in an economic slugfest that began with tariffs and has metastasized into a geopolitical confrontation with global consequences. The fight was supposed to be about...
AS THE scorching summer heat approaches, Bangladesh braces for extreme weather. Already grappling with the impacts of climate change, the country faces a growing risk threatening millions, particularly its most vulnerable populations 鈥� children. These young ones often suffer the most when temperatures soar, exacerbating health risks, disrupting education, and...
Once a cognisable case is registered, the police initiate the criminal justice process by launching an investigation to uncover the truth. Crime investigation is a core function of law enforcement in Bangladesh, playing a crucial role in maintaining law and order and ensuring justice. This process involves gathering evidence, identifying suspects, and holding...
BANGLADESH鈥橲 pharmaceutical sector has experienced remarkable growth over the past few decades, transforming from a largely import-dependent industry to a thriving sector that meets most of the domestic demand for medicines. The sector is characterised by intense competition among local players, with a mix of large and small manufacturers operating in the...
BANGLADESH, home to more than 170 million people, is often lauded for its steady economic growth, social development and demographic dividend. Yet, buried beneath this progress lies a silent but mounting crisis 鈥� the growing number of youth who are Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET). Representing a significant portion of the population, these...