Ensuring fair wages to workers
Z A M Khairuzzaman : This year, Bangladesh has been part of the world’s observance of the International Workers’ Day with all its connotations. On...
Editorial
Manik Mia: A Legendary Journalist
Today marks the 55th death anniversary of legendary journalist Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia. He died of a sudden heart attack on this day in 1969...
What we can do to deal with natural disasters
Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed : Bangladesh is a disaster prone country. In this country, every year there is a huge loss of life and...
Dhaka Stocks in a Tailspin: Panic Selling or Overreaction?
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has been on a downward spiral for the past three months, with the DSEX plummeting over 1,000 points and market...
Social safety net allocations need a broad review
Bangladesh’s social security spending is currently not on the right track, primarily due to misallocation of funds and an inadequate focus on the most vulnerable...
Death of Ebrahim Raisi and conjecture of conspiracy
Chinmay Prasun Biswas : Mysterious death of Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran, is the most talked about issue during the last few days. He...
Should death penalty be abolished?
Fariya Alam Jerin : The first recorded evidence of the death penalty in human history is found in the Babylonian king Hammurabi’s Code of 1800...
Readers’ Voice: Free Palestine from the clutches of Israel
Does Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister know that devils are hiding their face in shame as they have been defeated in orgy to a person...
Chattogram’s Water Crisis: A Looming Threat Demands Urgent Action
The 15 upazilas of Chattogram are facing a water crisis of alarming proportions, exposing the fragility of the region’s environment and social fabric. The stark...
Tuition fee of cadet colleges and some pertinent points
Masum Billah : The member of parliament of Jheniada-2 raised the issue of increased tuition fee in cadet colleges on 5 May in the question-answer...
Bangladesh’s Banking Crisis: A System Under Siege
The recent dialogue hosted by the Centre for Policy Dialogue paints a grim picture of Bangladesh’s banking sector. Economists and experts raise a critical issue...
Who will be the next Prime Minister of India?
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : India, the world’s most populous democracy, is being set to hold its general election over a seven-phase period, that will...