From Standing Up to National Rejuvenation: 77-Year Transformation of New China
The journey of New China was inaugurated on October 1, 1949, when Chairman Mao Zedong solemnly proclaimed the birth of the People’s Republic of China...
Editorial
Hatirjheel’s Beauty Under Threat: Pollution Endangers Dhaka’s Waterfront Dream
As evening falls, Hatirjheel begins to glow. Lights stretch along the waterfront, people gather for a walk, families spend time beside the lake and the...
Government in a Web of Conspiracy: Firm Stance Needed to Thwart the Plot
WHEN the shadow of prolonged instability falls upon politics, the structural security of the state faces grave risk. The multifaceted crisis and administrative pressures confronting...
Preparing the youth for Industry 5.0
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its development journey. Its aspirations to become an upper-middle-income country by 2031 and a developed country by 2041...
Measures must be taken to prevent pristine lakes from becoming toxic
THE five lakes — Dhanmondi, Crescent, Gulshan, Niketon, and Banani — are known as the “lungs” of the capital. These water bodies are supposed to...
When Growth Stops Protecting People: Bangladesh’s Emerging Poverty Crisis
Bangladesh’s poverty trajectory is entering a more complex and troubling phase. For decades, the country was recognized for substantial progress in poverty reduction despite severe...
We give children our best hours for grades: Religion gets what is left
After school, traffic and coaching, religious learning is left to the most exhausted hour of the day — then we wonder why faith feels like...
Keep the Malaysian Labour Market Free from Syndicates
MANPOWER export holds immense importance for Bangladesh’s economy. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshis go abroad in search of employment. The money they send...
Drug Abuse in Bangladesh: A Growing Threat to Society
Drug abuse has emerged as one of the most serious social and public-health challenges facing Bangladesh today. Despite continuous efforts by the government, law-enforcement agencies...
Tarique Rahman at the United Nations: A New Horizon of Possibilities
The United Nations has never been just a ceremonial gathering of world leaders; it is where a country brings its history, its struggles, its sovereignty...
Public funds must not become political patronage
THE proposal to allocate more than Tk 80 crore to each MP representing a constituency outside city corporation areas should not be viewed simply as...
From the 3rd session of 13th Parliament
The third session of the 13th National Parliament, held from 27 August to 10 September 2026, illustrates both the importance and the limitations of parliamentary...