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...
Editorial
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...
Devaluation of Taka will help exchange rate stability: Experts
In recent discussions among economists, a pressing proposal has emerged: devaluing the local currency by 10 to 15 percent against the US dollar. This suggestion...
Teen gang’s patrons must be brought to book for punishment
The tragic murder of Adnan Kabir, an eighth-grader, seven years ago shook our nation deeply. However, justice has been slow for his grieving parents, underscoring...
By professionalism how strong and weak our bureaucracy is!
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : The British introduced bureaucracy in the Indian subcontinent, not with any noble motive. They wanted to create an elite class...
Govt must address contraception crisis in Bangladesh
Despite the government’s ambitious target of achieving universal access to contraception by 2030, recent data reveals a stark reality: over 8 million women in Bangladesh,...
Soaring prices take a toll on social life
Dr. Matiur Rahman : Bangladesh, a country known for its vibrant culture, warm hospitality, and resilient spirit, is currently grappling with a significant challenge threatening...