Interim government must address development delays for progress
The current state of development projects in Bangladesh, particularly those funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), reflects the broader challenges posed by political instability...
Editorial
Existential Rohingya crisis a test of our collective humanity
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim : The Rohingya minority, long persecuted and displaced, now faces an existential crisis. In a generation or two, the Rohingya as a...
From Palestine to Lebanon: The blood struggle and the continued resistance
Kassir Kassem : Since 7 October, 2023, we have been witnessing a new phase in the conflict with the Zionist enemy that this conflict has...
Ensure effective polythene through adopting jute bags
The interim government has implemented a ban on the use of polythene bags starting October 1, initially targeting supermarkets, with kitchen markets set to follow...
We must capitalise on the Malaysian Premier’s visit to Dhaka
The recent visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Bangladesh marks a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries. As reported in...
To put a stop to siphoning off money, start with data
Khalid Saifullah : The commonly used Bangla phrase for siphoning off money out of the country – “taka pachar” – is rather misleading. Because taka,...
Strengthen banking governance now to curb oligarchy
In a crucial meeting between private bank owners and the Finance Adviser of the interim government, the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) raised concerns over...
Social justice in language education
Masum Billah : Social justice means not only a concept but a philosophical approach or a mindset seeking the treatment of all people with fairness,...
Private universities and higher education landscape
Alaul Alam : Irrespective of most countries, developing or developed ones, they have adopted private university systems as a part of higher education. Private universities...
Climate disaster risks coastal people’s migration into cities
It is an alarming issue that the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in a study has predicted that by 2050, 17 percent of Bangladesh’s territory will...
Time-sensitive strategy needed to regain Malaysian labour market
This newspaper reported on Wednesday that manpower exporters in Dhaka are optimistic as the Bangladesh Embassy in Kuala Lumpur sees a surge in demand for...
Nasrallah: Stronger Dead than Alive
James E. Jennings : There is no question that Hassan Nasrallah was a powerful orator. He could hold millions of followers in rapt attention –...