By Rafiqul Islam Selim Chattogram is emerging as an economic and logistics hub, but its air connectivity has failed to keep pace. Despite the Karnaphuli Tunnel, highways, Chattogram Port and deep-sea port facilities, Shah Amanat International Airport remains underused and international flights Continue Reading

The scorching heat in Bhadra has intensified people’s suffering as power generation falls short of demand, resulting in severe load-shedding. Experts believe there is no alternative to solar power to address the crisis and meet growing demand in the future. At a seminar titled “Addressing Bangladesh’s Energy Crisis: Immediate Priorities and a Roadmap for a […]Continue Reading

By Faruk Hossain Six months ago, the BNP took power after winning the 13th parliamentary election, inheriting a fragile state structure. From day one, the administration led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman confronted major hurdles: rebuilding the economy, restoring law and order, and tackling energy problems left behind by years of mismanagement and political instability. Continue Reading

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked 18th on the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Monday (August 17). According to the air quality index of Swiss-based air quality monitoring organisation IQAir, Dhaka recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 79, which is classified as “moderate.” According to IQAir data, Dubai topped the list as the […]Continue Reading