Opinion

When Subsidies Collide: Why South Asia Needs Rules for Export Support?

Islamabad has placed an expensive bet on itself, and its neighbours may end up paying the difference. In late July, Pakistan's Economic Coordination Committee approved a package of export-finance schemes worth up to $920 million in combined commitments, six-month working capital loans at a fixed 8.5

No One Truly Knows the Hardships of Bangladeshi Migrants in Jordan

In the upscale Umm Uthaina neighborhood of Amman, the capital of Jordan, a red-and-green Bangladeshi flag flutters proudly in front of a house on Ibrahim Al Ghozlani Street. This house serves as the headquarters of the Embassy of Bangladesh. Many Bangladeshis living in Jordan stand before it, gazing

The Prime Minister's Visit to China Was No Routine Diplomatic Trip

Following the assumption of office, Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, made his first official overseas visits to Malaysia and China. Heads of government and state routinely travel abroad for diplomatic and economic purposes. However, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visits cannot be viewed

Why ASEAN and BRICS Are Indispensable

When we speak of multidimensional diplomacy and the "Look East Policy"—whose primary objective is to strengthen economic, political, and strategic relations with the countries of East and Southeast Asia—Bangladesh's absence from the world's two major economic blocs, ASEAN and BRICS, underscores a si

West Bengal Assembly Election: A Political Analysis

If the defeat of the ruling Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal Assembly election is explained solely through electoral arithmetic, vote swings, or administrative tactics—such as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls and the role of the Election Commission—it would obscure th

Gene Banks Are Essential for Biodiversity Conservation and Food Security

The genetic diversity of plants is inextricably linked to the world's overall plant biodiversity. This is particularly true of agricultural biodiversity, which is directly connected to our food supply. It forms the very foundation of our food system. Without adequate agricultural biodiversity, our e

Bangladesh's Economic Road Ahead: What Needs to Be Done

The national budget for Bangladesh for fiscal year 2026–27 has recently been announced. Since its presentation, public discussion has centered on where the financing required for the budget will come from, how much scope there is for expenditure restraint, and how the obstacles to implementing the p

A History Marked by Double Standards

Perhaps the concept of double standards is easier to understand if described as hypocrisy. Although Jamaat initially opposed the creation of Pakistan, it later established its headquarters there and continued its anti-people activities. In Punjab, it instigated communal riots by demanding that the Q

Gratitude, Commitment, and Confidence for the Future

June 27, 2026, is a special day for us. On this day, *Ajker Patrika* completes five years and steps into its sixth year. Five years may not seem like a long time, but in the life of a newspaper, every day brings a new test and every edition carries a new responsibility. It is through our commitment