The failed assassination attempt on former US President and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump over the weekend could well be the gamechanger of the 2024 US presidential polls. The picture of Trump with an injured ear, blood streaming down his face but resilient and

The attempted assassination of former US President and current Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump marks a dark new chapter in American politics. This attack is not just a threat to Trump's life but a broader assault on democracy and the fundamental right of the people to

More than a month into summer 2024, the vast majority of the U.S. population has experienced an extreme heat wave. Millions of people were under heat warnings across the western U.S. in early July or sweating through humid heat in the East. Death Valley hit a dangerous 129 degrees

On 9-11 July, Washington will host a NATO summit marking the 75th anniversary of the Alliance. According to its organisers, it will be held amid the alleged deterioration of European security. Representatives of 32 member states and other invited countries and organisations will discuss

Yesterday, while discussing the conspiracies against Bangladesh regarding the export of its gas resources, Sheikh Hasina, daughter of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu, did not mention her crucial role to stop it. It was because of Sheikh Hasina's steadfast stance that Khaleda

The world has steadily grown more violent, witnessing the highest number of state-based conflicts since 1946. According to a new conflict trend analysis, the past three years have been the most violent in the last three decades. Last year was one of the most turbulent since the end of the

Youths growing up in the era of emerging technology and social media struggle to grasp the importance of mainstream media, as genuine journalism in Bangladesh has significantly dwindled. Journalism in Bangladesh has become a shrinking occupation, facing challenges in revival and

India sees Bangladesh as a “close and valued neighbour” with rapidly growing capabilities. For India, Bangladesh is the converging point of its “Neighbourhood First” and “Act East” policies besides the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)

This question was posed by Mr. Gokul Chand Das, Member, Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority IDRA) at the Asia banking and Finance Magazine Awards ceremony in Singapore in July 2018, where Guardian Life won three awards. A very positive discussion ensued during which I

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was released from jail in Britain on Monday (June 24) after agreeing to a deal with United States authorities. The 52-year-old Australian editor and publisher was found guilty the following day of a single charge of espionage as part of this agreement

In an effort to maintain economic stability and reduce inflation to 6.5%, a budget of Tk7,97,000 crore has been announced for the fiscal year 2024-25, with a target of achieving a 6.75% GDP growth. This budget is Tk35,215 crore (4.62%) higher than the Tk7,61,785 crore budget for the

In recent years, global climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. One such disaster, Cyclone Remal, has wreaked havoc in Bangladesh, a country that frequently faces the wrath of nature. However, a disturbing trend has emerged: while one part of the

Generally, demographic dividend is seen as a window of opportunity for accelerating economic growth. But to unlock the opportunities of demographic dividend a country needs to introduce timely plans and initiatives. Obviously, the world has seen instances that despite blessed with

Tech giant Apple Inc. has experienced a decline in its market capitalization in recent times following its announcement to discontinue the production of electric vehicles (EVs). This unexpected move has raised concerns among investors and industry experts, with many speculating about the

We need English-Speaking clubs in every schools be it primary or higher secondary, the clubs which will serve as incubators for cultivating linguistic proficiency, fostering confidence, and nurturing global competence among Bangladeshi students.  Because in a rapidly evolving

Economic corridors have the potential to bring about various benefits, including increased trade, foreign investment, and improved living conditions for citizens in the participating countries. Additionally, they can contribute to the development of rural areas, address regional

On January 13th, 2024, the leadership and legislature elections of China’s Taiwan region were held. Candidates of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won the leadership election. In the election of the island's 113-seat legislature, the Chinese Kuomintang Party garnered 52

India is a vast and diverse country located within what has been described as the Indian subcontinent. Within the physical expanse of this subcontinent, history and politics, and sometimes, chance, have etched the political boundaries of our country. The same factors have imparted

The nation welcomes the year 2024 with a new pledge to advance the country on a higher growth track as it experienced remarkable infrastructure development apart from political and economic instabilities in the previous year. 2023 was perhaps the best year for the country since

After independence from British rule on 14 August 1947, the western and eastern parts of Pakistan started the journey of independence together. However, in the next 10-12 years, the social and economic gap between the two sections widened. About this, GW Chaudhry writes in his book