Eyesight damaged protesters need better help
A total of 401 people lost their eyesight because of bullet wounds during the anti-discrimination movement of students in July-August in the country, particularly in...
Editorial
Statistical data manipulation is a stigmatized chapter of the previous government
Md. Zillur Rahaman : Decision making is the process of determining the correct and best way to solve a problem. Sufficient data is required to...
A deepening power crisis demands urgent actions
Over the past 15 and a half years, it appears that the Hasina regime has significantly increased Bangladesh’s electricity production capacity, reaching an impressive 27,791...
Potential of care home businesses in Bangladesh
Dr Md. Asadul Islam and Dr Ariful Islam : A recent report by HelpAge International, a leading advocate for elderly rights globally, has cast a...
Act now to ensure energy supply amid forex challenge
AS PER a report published on Tuesday, the country is currently facing a critical challenge in maintaining a steady supply of petroleum products due to...
Comprehensive early childhood education
Probir Chandra Das : In an ever-evolving world, the role of education becomes more crucial than ever before. The early years (from birth to about...
Enforced or involuntary disappearances in N Korea
Barrister Md. Muzahidul Islam : The practice of enforced or involuntary disappearances puts the victims out of the territory of law. This practice restricts to...
Restoring education in flood-hit regions a pressing priority
THE recent floods that have ravaged Feni, Cumilla, and Noakhali have left a deep scar on the educational infrastructures of these regions. With many schools...
Stern action needed to reduce out-of-pocket health expenditure
WITH appalling wonder, we are confronted with a harsh reality that the life-saving medicines we rely on daily have skyrocketed in price, leaving many of...
Globalisation and social values: Bangladesh perspective
Dr. Matiur Rahman : Globalisation, a powerful force reshaping economies and cultures worldwide, has significantly impacted the unique social values, behaviours, and identities in Bangladesh....
Govt must turn police into a force of action for public security
SINCE the fall of the Awami League government, capital Dhaka has descended into a state of lawlessness, with a sharp rise in crime and growing...
Unequal access to education impacts quality
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Since 1971, there had been no practical reforms in our education system. We are moving under the same wheel that...