Essential reform proposal to rebuild Bangladesh
Dr. Rafsan Mahmud : The tragic deaths of students in recent protests have deeply shocked the nation, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms in Bangladesh....
Editorial
Now need is to pull the banking sector out of the deep ditch
THE banking sector has been plagued by numerous irregularities over the past fifteen years, leading to a fragile state. A report published in a vernacular...
Govt must act urgently to deal with the post-flood diseases
THE ongoing flood crisis has intensified into a severe public health emergency, as reported in an English daily on Friday that in the last 24...
Social capital in disaster management
Dr. Matiur Rahman : In Bangladesh, a country with a unique and highly effective approach to disaster management, social capital plays a critical role in...
Signing of int’l convention on enforced disappearances will ensure justice
It’s a historic occasion. People breathe a sigh of relief as the interim government of Bangladesh on Thursday finally signed the instrument of accession to...
Primary school dropouts: Tackling the factors
Shahadat Hussein ঃ Primary education lays the foundation of literacy in every country. Thereby, it plays the most instrumental role in making positive changes in...
Guilty persons must be punished for the breach of dike in the Manu River
A devastating breach in the Manu River embankment in Kulaura upazila has left thousands of residents in the region facing widespread flooding and significant property...
N Korea’s upcoming Universal Periodic Review: Concerns and Expectations
Muhammad Muzahidul Islam : North Korea is going to undergo the 4th cycle of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in November 2024 at the 47th session...
Data discrepancies hinder economic planning
Despite recent efforts to address inconsistencies in export data, discrepancies in revenue collection and expenditure figures among government agencies persist. This, experts say, is hindering...
Interim Government and Guidelines – Proposed Bangladesh Model – 2050
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : It was 1969, which was the regime of the colonial rulers. Dictator Ayub was running the government in a cruel...
Decline in investment poses risks to economic growth, job creation
Bangladesh’s economy is facing a challenging period as investment activity continues to dwindle. A recent report from the Bangladesh Bank reveals a significant decline in...
July Uprising and its Aftermath
Dr. Syed Nesar Ahmad Rumy : A great and unprecedented uprising of students and mass people happened in Bangladesh between the mid July and 1st...