Jawad Karim Raad

Bangladesh Garment Industry in 2025: A New Era of Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainability The year 2025 is a watershed year for the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry of Bangladesh, being poised between being a world apparel giant and having to adapt itself to evolving world trends. The year is a watershed year when there are technological advances, green measures, and strategic diversification that are propelling the industry into sustained growth in spite of adversity. 1. Embracing Technological Advances Bangladesh's RMG sector is rapidly adopting Industry 4.0 technologies to improve efficiency and competitiveness. Some of the key developments include: • Automation and AI Adoption: Computerized machines and...

  🌊 Bangladesh's Coastal Crisis: Confronting Climate Change Head-On Bangladesh, a nation cradled by rivers and the Bay of Bengal, faces an escalating environmental crisis. Its coastal regions, home to millions, are on the frontline of climate change, grappling with rising sea levels, increased salinity, and intensified cyclones. This article delves into the unique challenges these areas face and the innovative strategies being employed to combat them. 🌍 Bangladesh's Coastline's Unique Vulnerability   Bangladesh's geographical position renders it highly susceptible to climate threats. Approximately 56% of its citizens reside in areas exposed to high climate risk, with coastal areas most at risk. The explanations for this vulnerability are • Low Altitude: All the coastal area is below 15 feet above sea level and thus highly susceptible to flooding. • Deltaic Topography: Erosion and sedimentation problems are created by the confluence of the great rivers. ...

  💸 Smart Money Moves: Personal Finance Advice for Young Professionals in Bangladesh In Bangladesh, where over 50% of its population is under the age of 35, young professionals stand the greatest opportunity to shape their financial futures. Yet with scant or no financial education in schools and a rapidly evolving economy, the majority must navigate personal finance without a roadmap. This book offers actionable, culturally relevant advice to help you master your finances and build a secure future. 1. 🧾 Follow the 60/30/10 Budgeting Rule Traditional budgeting methods like the 50/30/20 rule may not always work based on the Bangladesh financial scenario. Its more flexible cousin is the 60/30/10 rule • 60% for necessities: Rent, utilities, groceries, transport. • 30% for discretionary spending: Eating out, entertainment, hobbies. • 10% for savings and investment: Emergency fund, retirement, investment.   This model is adaptable but ensures that you save first. ...

  Hidden Gems: Unexplored Destinations in Bangladesh Bangladesh is a land of cultural and natural riches, but the majority of these have escaped mass tourism. With the exception of the more popular destinations like Cox's Bazar and the Sundarbans, Bangladesh has some secret treasures that are waiting for the intrepid tourist. Some of these lesser-traveled places in Bangladesh are worth visiting. 🌿 1. Nikli Haor – The Floating Villages of Kishoreganj Approximately 110 km outside of Dhaka, Nikli Haor is one of Bangladesh's largest freshwater wetlands. In monsoon season, the haor is a vast expanse of water broken by floating villages such as Chhatirchar and Chulli. The villages provide a glimpse into an alternative way of life developed to accommodate the rhythms of water. On-road and on-rail, Nikli Haor is an off-the-beaten-path getaway for those who want tranquility and nature. 🏞️ 2. Chhera Island – The Untouched Extension of St. Martin's Chhera Island, or Chera...

The Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh The Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh The Rohingya crisis in Bangladesh has intensified in 2025, marked by dire humanitarian struggles, security challenges, and diplomatic maneuverings. Over a million Rohingya refugees have arrived in settlements like Cox's Bazar, facing accelerating food insecurity, internal violence, and unresolved hopes for being repatriated. Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Aid Cuts  In March 2025, the World Food Programme (WFP) cut significantly food aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, decreasing monthly food vouchers from $12.50 to $6 per individual due to huge funding deficits. The reduction threatens to exacerbate malnourishment and starvation among refugees, especially vulnerable individuals like children and pregnant women. The WFP issued a plea for $15 million in short-term funding to keep operations going through April and an additional $81 million to provide full rations through the remainder of 2025. To that, th...

  🔥   Escalation in Gaza Israel carried out an airstrike on May 13, 2025, targeting Hamas leader Mohammad Sinwar at the European Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. The strike killed at least 16 Palestinians and wounded around 70. Sinwar had taken the place of his brother Yahya Sinwar, assassinated by Israeli forces last year. This followed the release of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander by Hamas and amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Doha. Israel has issued a three-day ultimatum to Hamas for the release of other hostages before the end of President Trump's Middle East tour.  ________________________________________ ⚖️ International Legal Actions In November 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crim...

The Rafale Fighter Jet's Forgotten Shortcomings: An In-Depth Exploration Introduction The Dassault Rafale has been promoted as one of the most versatile and technologically capable 4.5-generation multirole fighters in the world. France's frontline combat aircraft has been praised for its agility, advanced avionics, and combat record. However, beneath the headlines and defense expo rhetoric are several little-analyzed shortcomings that rarely make it into public discourse or defense reports. This article aims to shed light on these subtle yet significant drawbacks. 1. Low Thrust-to-Weight Ratio at Full Load While the Rafale is an extremely agile plane, it does have a relatively low thrust-to-weight ratio when fully loaded with weapons and fuel. While the Snecma M88-2 engines produce 17,000 lbs of thr...

  Why Bangladesh Must Prohibit the Awami League!!! In May 2025, when this is being written, Bangladesh is at a crossroads in its political existence. The Awami League (AL), once renowned for leading the country to independence and subsequently to development, is now increasingly condemned for acts viewed by many as undermining the nation's democratic base. This article discusses why some forces in Bangladesh demand the prohibition of the Awami League on allegations of corruption, human rights abuses, and antidemocratic activities. 1. Economic Mismanagement and Corruption Between 2009 and 2023 The Awami League government was accused of misappropriating approximately USD 234 billion, at an average of Tk 1.8 trillion annually. These funds were allegedly diverted in various forms, including overpriced contracts, illegal land acquisition, and misuse of public assets. Notably, former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury was reported to have established a global property empire worth...

  The 2025 India – Pakistan Crisis A Tipping Point in South Asian Security It was in May 2025 that South Asia teetered on the edge of war of all proportions as India and Pakistan clashed out their most severe military conflict since the Kargil War of 1999. The ferocity, seared by a terror strike in Kashmir, escalated to a series of drone strikes, airstrikes, and the hanging by the balance of critical agreements, putting international business into a whirl about nuclear escalation and indigenous stability. The Spark: The Pahalgam Attack It was a terror attack in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 23, 2025, which rang in with 27 casualties, including 25 Hindu travellers and one Christi...