Only firm measures can prevent corruption
It has been an open secret for a long time that services are not available in government institutions without bribes. Transparency International, Bangladesh (TIB), an...
Editorial
Respecting Our Remittance Warriors
Md. Muzibur Rahman : Our migrant workers/remittance fighters go to foreign countries for service/employment & they work & send money for their native land. The...
Set strategies to come out from dictatorial legacy for fair public service delivery
The recent revelations from Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) regarding rampant corruption in service sectors are both alarming and disheartening. The staggering estimate of Tk1.46 lakh...
Mosquito coils: An invisible threat to public health
Prof Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder : One of the most well-known insects harmful to humans is the mosquito. And despite our best efforts, we are...
India and Sheikh Hasina: A Faltering Alliance
Barrister Solaiman Tushar : India has long considered Sheikh Hasina a close ally, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government steadfastly supporting her leadership. India has...
Screen Savvy Learning
The rise of digital education has provided children worldwide with access to resources beyond traditional classrooms. However, it has also raised concerns about the effects...
Take action to revive investors’ confidence in stock market
The exodus of over 600,000 investors from Bangladesh’s stock market over the past five years is a stark warning signal that cannot be ignored. With...
Economy can bear no more silent saboteur of development as revealed in the white paper
The recent white paper on the state of the economy paints a grim picture of corruption’s pervasive grip on large-scale public projects. Our newspaper reported...
Democracy and justice: The indispensable link of an independent judiciary
Farrukh Khosru & Shahariar Islam Sovon : Judicial independence, a cornerstone of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, is essential for ensuring the...
Economy wants action now that must be decisive, distinctive
The recent conference hosted by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has highlighted the urgent concerns of business leaders regarding law and order...
Migration crisis is human issue, not political game
Abdennour Toumi : The reality behind the complex issue of sub-Saharan migrants’ despair shows how this human tragedy has become a serious national security concern...
Baby food boom: A double-edged sword for child health in Bangladesh
The rapid expansion of the baby food market in Bangladesh, now valued at Tk 5,000 crore, presents a complex challenge that warrants urgent attention. As...