Budget formulation requires reconciliation of revenue and expenditure
Dr. SM Jahangir Alam : The debt burden of the government is increasing as compared to revenue collection. More than half of the revenue collected...
Editorial
Bangladesh must prioritise social protection for workers
A staggering 95 percent of workers of Bangladesh are employed in the informal sector. These workers, often deprived of basic rights and protections, constitute the...
Relinquishing Bangla Academy Award: Pain in Gain
Badrul Huda Sohel : Receiving an award from any institution in any field is an ecstasy and honor for an individual, but not accepting or...
Illegal hospitals operating amid lax monitoring
Mushroom-growing Illegal healthcare facilities, such as clinics, hospitals, and diagnostic centres, have emerged as a major threat to public health with their poor quality of...
Good governance, rights of workers a must to establish democracy
Shimul Biswas : To establish democracy, good governance, fair vote and rights of the workers are now the main politics of Bangladesh. Firstly, the economics...
Govt must protect migrants from human traffickers
The harrowing journey of Bangladeshi migrants seeking better prospects abroad has once again brought to light the stark reality of human trafficking and the perils...
Common sense is not all that common
Sir Frank Peters : Common sense is fake… a blatant lie. It’s not common at all! If there’s one thing in the world we’re guaranteed...
Raise voice against Climate Finance Loss and Damage
Md. Mustafizur Rahman : Concern! We should raise our voices against Climate change. This issue has climbed to the top of the political agenda in...
Why speaking in public interest will be treated as a crime?
This is an unacceptable and worrying incident that police have arrested a graphic designer and young poet Shamim Ashraf under section 54 of the Code...
International Mother Language Day 2024: Multilingual Education: A Pillar of Intergenerational Learning
Dr Matiur Rahman : Language is a fundamental aspect of human identity, serving as a vehicle for communication, expression, and the preservation of culture. Recognizing...
Bangladesh’s rising foreign loan repayment posses grim concerns
The recent surge in Bangladesh’s foreign loan repayment, crossing the $4 billion mark for the first time, raises significant concerns about the country’s financial stability....
World Day of Social Justice: Combating environmental pollution through global coalition
Prof Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder & Advocate Rasheduzzaman Majumder Every year on February 20th, Bangladesh observes Social Justice Day-a day dedicated to raising awareness about...