How did local representatives become so rich?
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) analysis has revealed that 30.41 percent of the elected chairmen are multi-millionaires. Immovable assets of 51 candidates’ inflated by more than...
Editorial
Illegal practices in recruiting youths in Malaysian labour market
Md. Shah Alam : The recruitment agencies in Bangladesh seem notorious for their exploitative practices, posing significant obstacles for unemployed youths who aspire to work...
Leprosy issue demands due attention in Budget
Md. Sazedul Islam : Though a national health problem in the country, leprosy causes physical, social, economic and mental sufferings for the affected people. Though...
Sylhet’s Looming Landslide Threat: A Call to Action
The recent deaths caused by a landslide in Sylhet highlight the dangers posed by illegal hill cutting, a practice that continues unabated. Environmentalists warn that...
Domestic gas exploration a must for energy security
Bangladesh is in the throes of a crippling gas crisis, affecting homes, industries and vehicles that run on compressed natural gas. This two-week ordeal began...
Open Sesame: In Tale, Not in Reality
Badrul Huda Sohel : Among many, two recent reports on banking arena published in different media have deepened our concern where one shows that Tk...
Govt measures a must to deal with the LDC graduation challenges
Bangladesh’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by 2026 is a cause for celebration. Yet, beneath the confetti lurks a hidden threat – billions...
Class and occupation in Bangladesh in light of Erik Olin Wright’s theory
Dr Matiur Rahman : Erik Olin Wright, a distinguished sociologist renowned for analysing class structures, has provided a framework that can be applied to understand...
WASA must ensure safe water, not price hike
Dhaka WASA authorities have decided to raise the water tariff by 10 percent from 1 July. According to the decision, they have set Tk 16.70...
Smart teachers a must to produce smart graduates
Alaul Alam : In recent years the country has reaped the benefits of rapid digitalization and promises to continue with inclusive achievements in the field...
Proposed budget needs better execution
The newly unveiled budget for Bangladesh’s fiscal year 2024-25 has sparked mixed reactions from the business community. While the Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and...
Budget implementation is a challenging factor
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Every year the budget comes, the budget goes. Budget should speak to the good of the common people. Budget must...