Restoration and conservation of water bodies essential for human survival
Since time immemorial, water bodies have played an important role in maintaining the balance of nature and biodiversity. According to media reports, the World...
Editorial
Bangladesh’s Next Government and the Burden of Post-Authoritarian Challenges
H. M. Nazmul Alam : Bangladesh is approaching a political moment it has not genuinely experienced for over a decade: the possibility of an elected...
Illuminated Night of Shab-e-Barat: A Blend of Prayer, Tradition and Spirituality
Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain : When the silver moon of Shaban rises in the sky, a unique atmosphere is created in the towns of...
Deadlock at Chattogram Port: Solution possible through dialogue
It is worrying that the ongoing impasse at Chattogram Port due to an operational deadlock by workers and employees entered its third consecutive day on...
Extreme Heat and the Future We Are Failing to Plan For
H. M. Nazmul Alam : For decades, climate change has been discussed in Bangladesh as a threatening future catastrophe, something waiting patiently at the...
Violence ahead of elections not desirable
The campaign for the National election will continue until 7:30 am on February 10. There are only 9 days left. Usually, a festive atmosphere is...
Bangladesh’s youth dividend dilemma
Dr. Nasim Ahmed : Bangladesh is at a crucial demographic turning point. Nearly one-third of its population is aged 15 to 29, a situation...
Niko must pay compensation in Sunamganj gas accident
A terrible explosion in 21 years ago in the Tengratila gas field in Sunamganj caused immense damage to Bangladesh’s gas resources, as well as nature,...
Bangladesh’s Upcoming Referendum and the Moral Test of Democracy
Prof. Golam Rasul, PhD : Bangladesh stands at a historic crossroads. The referendum of 12 February 2026 is more than a constitutional amendment—it is...
Stop aggressive campaigning: Tolerance is the main pillar of democracy
The countdown to the national election has begun. Only 11 days are left. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is saying that this election will be...
A deeper malady of the world now!
Asifuzzaman : To overcome the isolation of the hunter-gatherer life, the revelation of human to human was essential: It involved mutual understanding, depth of empathy,...
Protecting impartiality in referendum is essential
The referendum is going to be held alongside the parliamentary elections on 12 February. The fundamentals of any election or referendum in a democratic...