Editorial

THE New South Korean President Moon Jae-in who took office Wednesday hinted softening of his country’s policy, unlike his predecessor, towards the North as he...

MEDIA reports said massive corruption, irregularities and mishandling of relief goods as they fall far short of the soaring number of people in the queue...

Illicit fund flows As per the latest Global Financial Integrity report, Bangladesh has lost between USD 6 to 9 billion to illicit financial outflows in...

Martin Khor :What would happen if the US leaves the Paris agreement? It would be a big blow to global cooperation, especially since the US...

Dr. Md. Shairul Mashreque :Smoking in a typical peasant style has not evaporated even in the age of information. Hubble bubble continues to be a...

THE nation celebrates Sheb-e-Barat tonight seeking Almighty Allah’s blessings for well-being of mankind, salvation of departed souls and prosperity for individuals and their families in...

THE government’s plan to transform secondary education by introducing quality education developing job related skills is the biggest-ever reform programme of our secondary and higher...

Professor Dr. Sukomal Barua :Today is the Holy Buddha Purnima, the most sacred and most significant day for the human world. In this happy day...

THE Cabinet on Monday approved the draft ‘Bank Company (Amendment) Bill, 2017; ‘which will allow four members of a family to be directors of a...

DESPITE phenomenal progress in the treatment of various diseases therapeutics remains to be the mainstream treatment and it can be said with certainty that it...

More polytechnic institutions needed Bangladesh has seen commendable growth in the size of its educated workforce over the years. Yet it still lacks a sizable...

Ian Duncan :The European Parliament settled its position on reform of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme on 15 February. It had been quite a slog...