Bring back public confidence in banking
Banks, one of the leading pillars of the economy, plays a vital role in bringing prosperity to our country. Unfortunately, over the past 15 years,...
Editorial
‘A myopic policy’: Backing the ousted Bangladesh leader Hasina
Hannah Ellis-Petersen : It was earlier this month, as protests swept Bangladesh and bodies lay on the streets, that prime minister Sheikh Hasina hastily boarded...
Regulatory failure against Summit’s illegal interest a serious concern
THE recent decision by the Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to reverse its earlier waiver of the share transfer fee for Summit Communications is a...
New books and some pertinent thoughts surrounding NCTB
Masum Billah : Responding to people’s demand and desire coupled with the practical reality of our education field, the interim government has already announced the...
Unrest in various industrial units an ominous legacy of past regime
WORKERS in the garment and pharmaceutical industries staged protests demanding better pay, regularisation of jobs, and a two-day weekend. As per media report published on...
Academic freedom: A pillar in shaping public opinion
Probir Chandra Das : Universities must be at the centre of development goal since they are the cornerstone of higher education. Our institutions must prioritize...
Restore public trust in manpower sector bringing the culprits to book
THE Sunday issue of this newspaper discloses a worrying fact that a huge amount of money has been laundered in the name of exporting manpower...
It’s time to incentivise agriculture sector
Wares Ali Khan : The contribution of the agriculture sector to the macro-economy of the country, such as poverty alleviation, employment generation, and sustaining food...
Essential reform proposal to rebuild Bangladesh
Dr. Rafsan Mahmud : The tragic deaths of students in recent protests have deeply shocked the nation, highlighting the need for comprehensive reforms in Bangladesh....
Now need is to pull the banking sector out of the deep ditch
THE banking sector has been plagued by numerous irregularities over the past fifteen years, leading to a fragile state. A report published in a vernacular...
Govt must act urgently to deal with the post-flood diseases
THE ongoing flood crisis has intensified into a severe public health emergency, as reported in an English daily on Friday that in the last 24...
Social capital in disaster management
Dr. Matiur Rahman : In Bangladesh, a country with a unique and highly effective approach to disaster management, social capital plays a critical role in...