THE Legal Aid Act 2025, which mandates mediation before filing certain types of cases, is a significant reform aimed at alleviating the severe backlog in the justice delivery system. The government鈥檚 rationale is to promote speedy resolution, reduce costs and enhance the effectiveness of legal aid services, citing that a high percentage of disputes can be resolved...
THE banking sector has for decades been grappling with persistent challenges that have left it teetering on the edge of credibility. Despite being a vital pillar of the economic growth, the sector remains marred by corruption, poor governance, political interference, and a weak regulatory framework. As a result, public trust has eroded significantly and urgent reform is necessary to prevent a deepening crisis...
WHILE much of the world is extremely vexed, and rightly so, over the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the prospect of renewed US-Zionist blitz of Iran, it is hard to imagine either of these two crises flaring into a global conflagration.
THE enduring rivalry between India and Pakistan, marked by four major wars in 1947, 1965, 1971 and 1999 and countless skirmishes along the Line of Control, entered a new phase with India鈥檚 Balakot air strike in 2019. India鈥檚 Surgical Strike and...
WHILE major bilateral trade with high-GDP countries makes the headlines, a quieter but increasingly significant economic partnership flourishes between Bangladesh and its landlocked Himalayan neighbour Nepal. Both the countries possess a...
YELLOW cabs idled along 74th Street while a dhol beat quickened a crowd of sari-clad aunties and panjabi-wearing uncles. Into that din strode Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Queens assemblyman now running for mayor, and the Bangla chant that has...
LET us rewind this scene from the recently enacted geopolitical drama. The most powerful president in the world is 鈥榠nvited鈥� to join a war by a so-called ally. He takes a couple of weeks to decide. So, it seems he has the ability to think and probably judge. However, even before...
THE Bangladesh Public Service Commission has recently announced the recommended list for the 44th batch of Bangladesh Civil Service. This time, more than 2.7 lakh people applied for 1,710 positions across several cadres. Once notified, nearly 2,000...
The dengue virus has now spread from cities to remote rural areas. The population density of the Aedes mosquito, the vector of the dengue virus, is measured on the Breteau Index. The index is based on the presence of Aedes mosquito larvae in terms...
WAR is a business. So is genocide. The latest report submitted by Francesca Albanese, Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, lists 48 corporations and institutions, including Palantir Technologies Inc., Lockheed Martin, Alphabet Inc., Amazon, International Business Machine Corporation, Caterpillar Inc., Microsoft Corporation and...
Tort law is a subset of civil law that addresses civil wrongs and enables people to pursue damages for injuries they have suffered as a result of the carelessness or conduct of others. Under Bangladeshi tort law, compensation measures are the main means of redress for victims of carelessness, including medical malpractice. It consists of special damages...
CLIMATE change in Bangladesh is no longer a distant environmental threat; it is unfolding as a public health crisis. The signs are unmistakable. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, recurrent floods, saltwater intrusion and worsening air pollution are already placing considerable strain on an overburdened healthcare system. These environmental pressures are not...
IN A global economic environment that remains shaky and uneven, China鈥檚 ability to attract foreign direct investment is more than just a bright spot. It is a quiet vindication of long-term planning, policy stability and a commitment to innovation-led growth. Contrary to western narratives of economic decoupling or investor flight, the latest data paint a far more grounded...
THE recent signs of a thaw between Washington and Tehran have surprised many, especially the news that Donald Trump, never shy about vilifying Iran during his presidency, is now allegedly open to assisting the Islamic republic in building a nuclear reactor for power generation. While some interpret this as a reversal or a goodwill gesture, a closer look reveals...
CORPORATE governance is the framework by which corporations are directed and controlled. In essence, it seeks to ensure that management acts in the best interests of the real owners and shareholders while maintaining a balance between economic and social goals. In the banking sector, this balance becomes particularly critical due to the systemic importance...
