This day in History
618: Coronation of Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries of Tang Dynasty rule over...
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Urbanisation and inclusive development
In today’s rapidly changing world, economic growth can no longer depend solely on traditional sectors. While agriculture remains a vital component of many developing economies,...
Budget and teaching third language
With a view to providing students with additional language skills so that they can enhance their employability and global outlook, a special plan has been...
Budget 2026-27: What matters for?
A national budget contains a philosophy and the context of the budgetary disparity in income, wealth and opportunity in Bangladesh. The budget could enhance its...
Revenue ambition should meet Fitch’s reality check
Fitch Ratings’ assessment of Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 budget offers a timely reminder that ambitious fiscal targets alone do not guarantee economic success. While the government’s latest...
JS library set for digital overhaul
The fourth meeting of the Library Committee of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad was held on Wednesday at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, focusing on plans to...
Six held over machete attack on police in Adabor raid
A coordinated crackdown by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-2) has led to the arrest of six individuals, including alleged ring leader Farid Ahmed Babu, also...
DSCC considers scrapping waste system
A major policy shift in Dhaka’s urban waste management system is under consideration as the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has warned that the existing...
Afroza Abbas new chairperson of Jatiya Mohila Sangstha
Afroza Abbas, President of Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal, has been appointed as the Chairperson of Jatiya Mohila Sangstha (National Women’s Organization) for a two-year term. The...