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...
Editorial
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...
Govt must stop misuse of surveillance technology to suppress dissents
The recent revelations about the extensive use of surveillance technology by the Bangladeshi government have ignited serious concerns about the state of civil liberties and...
Due to climate change, irregular rainfall patterns and the intensity of flash floods increasing
Dr. SM Jahangir Alam : A terrible flood is now going on in Bangladesh due to heavy rains and onrush of water from upstream India....
A New Dawn of Unity and Compassion
The ongoing devastating floods in Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali has brought about a remarkable display of unity and compassion among the nation’s citizens after the ousting...
Unprecedented floods in Bangladesh: A nation in crisis
Dr Matiur Rahman : Bangladesh is once again grappling with the devastating consequences of severe flooding, exacerbated by relentless heavy rainfall and the release of...
Speed up foreign aid utilisation for a prosperous Bangladesh
As Bangladesh grapples with a foreign currency crisis, the interim government turns to foreign aid as a potential lifeline. With nearly $46 billion in foreign...
Need a non-partisan student-friendly vice-chancellor
Badrul Huda Sohel : The university ordinance of 1973 provides for the appointment of vice-chancellors from a three-member panel by the senate of the respective...
Deadly flood marooned people need relief
Triggered by several days of extremely heavy rains and onrush of waters from the upstream, the flash flooding impacts were compounded in Bangladesh’s northeast and...
What will auto-pass culture bring for us?
Masum Billah : In response to the students’ demonstration the Ministry of Education has canceled the remaining Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations and...