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Why statutory audit by CMAs unlawful, not globally accepted

Why statutory audit by CMAs unlawful, not globally accepted

Can an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (dental surgeon) can conduct the heart surgery like a cardiac surgeon? Two are complete different professions with different professional frameworks like the Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) and Chartered Accountant (CA). Both of these accounting profession


Post-species sociology & Bangladesh's tech evolution

Post-species sociology & Bangladesh's tech evolution

We're at a pivotal moment in human history, one where the very definition of what it means to be human is being profoundly challenged. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with its rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and robotics, is dissolving the traditional boun

Trump tariffs: Bangladesh-US trade relations

Trump tariffs: Bangladesh-US trade relations

On July 31, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing tariffs on almost all US trading partners. His actions represent a departure from the open liberal trading system established after World War II under the auspices of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), later ad

Handling the economy under stress

Handling the economy under stress

Since taking over the rein of the country the interim government has been facing  numerous challenges, from slow growth, high inflation and unemployment to delays in implementing crucial reforms across the judiciary, political system and economy. The law-and-order situation also remains unsati

Unpacking Web 3.0

Unpacking Web 3.0

The internet has undergone a remarkable change since its inception. From the static pages of its infancy to the interactive social hubs of today, each version has redefined how we connect, consume, and create online. Now, we stand on the precipice of another monumental shift, which is called Web 3

Internet: Can local ISPs survive the coming storm?

Internet: Can local ISPs survive the coming storm?

The internet revolution in Bangladesh did not begin with global tech giants or mobile operators. It began with local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who, through personal grit and grassroots innovation, laid fibre optic cables across alleys, towns, and remote areas. In the early 2000s, young entr

A transformative Baishakh could not make people happier

A transformative Baishakh could not make people happier

Belying the weathermen's prediction, this Baishakh has been milder than the ferocious, virulent, punishing and merciless first month on the Bangla calendar. The month that upturns virtually a cauldron of sizzling fire on this part of the world has been kinder enough this time. Barring a short spell

International Workers' Day: Respecting labour rights

International Workers' Day: Respecting labour rights

May Day has become a global symbol of workers' struggle, sacrifice, and the demand for rights. The root of this day dates back to May 1, 1886, with the 'Haymarket' tragedy in Chicago, USA. On that day, thousands of workers joined a peaceful demonstration demanding an eight-hour workday. On May 4, d

Man's narrow interests get the better of his intelligence

Man's narrow interests get the better of his intelligence

The most predominant instinct in animal is self-preservation. Different species--- from the tiniest insect to the largest behemoth ---have developed different mechanisms of adaptability over the millennia for their survival. Birds, for example, have a special brain capacity to measure the space of

A tribute to William Shakespeare on his 461st Birthday

A tribute to William Shakespeare on his 461st Birthday

Literature has a profound and diverse influence on society. It acts as a mirror reflecting current values, beliefs, and social dynamics. It also holds the power to shape minds, challenge prevailing norms, and initiate social change. Therefore, there is a significant interplay between what literatur

How labour issue impacts foreign investment decisions

How labour issue impacts foreign investment decisions

Bangladesh today has entered the highway of development in a confident journey - where progress in a new direction is not just a dream, but a matter of realization. The country is becoming a centre of interest for international investors due to its export-led economy, rising GDP growth, large youth

Mantas, the boat people

Mantas, the boat people

Kalu Sarder does not exactly know which of his ancestors lived on land. Growing up, he learned from his parents that his forebears were terrestrial inhabitants in the dim and distant past. One of them started living on a boat after losing their house to riverbank erosion, and the descendants follow