Ramadan is the best month of treatment
Towfiq Sultan : The month of Ramadan is undoubtedly a holy month and it is the duty of all Muslims to protect the sanctity of...
Editorial
Alarming rise in education costs: A looming crisis
Recent findings from a study conducted by Education Watch paint a concerning picture of the economic strain faced by families in Bangladesh due to soaring...
Bangladesh gas crisis leaves two costly compressor stations inoperative
The debacle surrounding Bangladesh’s gas infrastructure projects in Elenga and Ashuganj stands as a stark reminder of governmental mismanagement and the dire consequences of misplaced...
Alarming cesarean delivery- a major drawback to safe motherhood and baby
Md. Zillur Rahaman : In the country, the number of obstetricians giving birth by cesarean is increasing at an abnormal rate. It has been alleged...
Proposed Road Transport Act to increase anarchy on the roads
The proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act of 2024 have ignited a fervent debate across Bangladesh, with Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) leading the charge...
Tackling sexual harassment in educational institutions
Dr Mohammad Shahidul Islam : In Bangladesh, despite efforts to promote gender equality and ensure safe learning environments, incidents of sexual harassment continue to plague...
Groundwater salinity intensifies our worries
A recent study of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) finds the high salinity concentration in the waters of southern districts of the country. The...
Urgent gas exploration needed
Md. Muzibur Rahman : The much demand of gas for household necessities like cooking, commercial or industrial purposes and for electricity production now is a...
Time for a Transformation in the Higher Education Landscape of Bangladesh
M. M. Shahidul Hassan : In recent years, the Government of Bangladesh has taken commendable initiatives to reform the education system. Noteworthy developments include the...
What is the rationale behind taxing provident funds?
The discriminatory taxation policy regarding income from provident funds for a government and private official is unjust and a violation of constitutional principles of equality...
53 Years of Independence: Bangladesh’s Odyssey of Progress, Resilience, and Innovation
Md. Shawkat Alam Faisal : March 26, 2024 marks the 53rd anniversary of Bangladesh’s liberation from oppression and its emergence as an independent nation. As...