Quota, question leak lead the jobseekers to a cul-de-sac
Badrul Huda Sohel : In recent times, media outlets have brought back a little bit of respite among us on the issue of corruption by...
Editorial
Fulbright FLTA Program: Story of a Bangladeshi scholar
Nahida Sultana : The Fulbright program, founded by United States Senator J. Willian Fulbright in 1946, has been considered one of the most prestigious scholarships...
Millions affected as flood situation worsens in the north
It is worrying to see that the ongoing severe flood in several northern districts, including Kurigram and Gaibandha, due to continuous rainfall and onrush of...
Impact of foreign aid on local development in Bangladesh
Dr Matiur Rahman : Foreign aid has been a significant force in shaping Bangladesh’s development since its independence in 1971. It has had a dual...
Why can’t we stop question paper leaks?
The recent arrest of 17 individuals, including six Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) officials, for allegedly leaking question papers is a devastating blow to the...
Boycott is not a solution
Adv. Md. Mizanur Rahman : One of the most commonly used words nowadays, from social media to tea shops, is ‘boycott’. Generally, a boycott means...
Inflation hits hard the low-income families
Bangladesh faces a critical challenge – the highest annual inflation in over a decade. While a slight decline in June offers a glimmer of hope,...
Export data discrepancy: A shocking revelation
Bangladesh’s economic outlook is facing renewed scrutiny after the central bank revealed a significant discrepancy in export figures. This $14 billion hole raises concerns about...
Universal pension in government jobs from 1 July 2025
Mahbubur Rahman : From July 1 next year, those who join the government service will no longer get the usual pension benefits. Instead, they will...
New Curriculum and Reality
Majhar Mannan : We celebrated the golden jubilee of independence and also celebrated the birth centenary of the father of the nation. We have also...
Bangladesh’s interests must be protected while signing MoUs
Bangladesh’s pursuit of a reliable source of essential commodities from neighboring India has encountered a hurdle. The proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) drafted by India...
Relief efforts need to be ramped up as people in north suffer from flood, erosion
Bangladesh is grappling with a devastating flood crisis, with entire villages in the north and north-east submerged under chest-deep water. The situation is expected to...