Public safety must be a priority this Eid
According to a report published in this newspaper on Tuesday, a series of troubling incidents across Dhaka in recent days has once again drawn attention...
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Unlocking full potential of Zakat in Bangladesh
As a Muslim-majority country, Bangladesh has the potential to collect a significant amount of Zakat every year. Unfortunately, the full benefits of this potential are...
The price of defiance: How Iran turned global trade into a weapon
The latest exchange of missiles and drones over the Persian Gulf in 2026 are a grand geopolitical distraction. While the world’s cameras are fixed on...
VC shake-up hits public universities
The government has appointed new vice-chancellors (VCs) to seven public universities, including Dhaka University (DU), in a major reshuffle carried out in a single day....
War on Iran would end in just four days
The United States government had told Turkey through official channels that the war on Iran would only take four days, Asli Aydintasbas, a Washington-based Turkey...
Skills gap looms as education budget falls
Public expenditure on education in Bangladesh has dropped to around 1.7 per cent of GDP, significantly below international recommendations, raising concerns about the country’s future...
Top police posts see major overhaul
The government on Monday carried out a significant reshuffle in the top ranks of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Police, reassigning eight senior...
No bank counters, new notes sold costlier on footpaths
Fresh taka notes traditionally bring extra joy to Eid celebrations, particularly for children and younger family members. Distributing crisp notes among relatives is a cherished...
Israel's Retaliation of Iran War: Eid Prayers ban at Al-Aqsa
As the holy festival of Muslims’ Eid al-Fitr approaches, there is no good news for Palestinians. Israel has decided to keep the Al-Aqsa Mosque in...
Tourist visa to India resumes soon
India is continuing its efforts to restore tourist visa services for Bangladeshi citizens, the Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma said on Monday. Speaking to reporters...