Education and politics: Building Bangladesh’s future
The destiny of a nation is determined not merely by its geographical boundaries, natural resources, or economic growth, but by the knowledge, moral character, creativity,...
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River-draining cities and endangered deltas
Bangladesh is once again confronting one of the worst monsoon disasters this year. Yet this is not another familiar story of floods confined to remote...
Reviving jute requires vision, not diversion
The government’s decision to lease an additional 14.80 acres of land at the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation’s (BJMC) Narsingdi unit to Jute Alliance Limited for...
Deputy Speaker vows no disappearances, crossfire
Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal on Friday called for collective efforts to build a new Bangladesh where enforced disappearances and crossfire...
Voter registration open until July 31
The Election Commission (EC) will accept applications for new voter registration until July 31, allowing eligible citizens who have yet to enrol to be included...
DMP arrests 401 in 24-hour crime crackdown
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 401 suspected criminals and filed 50 cases during a series of anti-crime operations conducted across the capital in the...
BD’s talented youth need our support
Bangladesh has no shortage of talented young people, but many of them face major challenges at an early age, including financial difficulties, family responsibilities and...
BD renews urban resilience pledge at UN
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to building inclusive, affordable, climate-resilient and sustainable cities, with State Minister for Housing and Public Works Ahammad Sohel Monzoor outlining...
Measles-linked deaths rise to 780
Bangladesh has reported another death linked to measles-like symptoms, taking the total number of deaths from confirmed measles and related symptoms to 780 since March...