Recruitment and Promotion of University Teachers: Real Experiences and Reviews
Md Shah Alam : Bangladesh’s public universities are funded by taxpayer money. Teaching is a prestigious profession that should be based solely on merit...
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Worsening business issues must be addressed
It is highly disconcerting that the latest study conducted by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Dhaka, and the Policy Exchange Bangladesh (PEB)...
Government Doubles Down on Black Money Amnesty Despite Outcry
The government appears determined to push through its controversial plan to allow individuals and businesses to “whiten” black money by paying a flat 15% tax,...
Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges in Bangladesh
Adv Md. Mizanur Rahman : Over the past 300 years, technology has significantly impacted our lives, shifting the economy from agricultural to industrial. As...
Government must prioritise youth development in the budget
The proposed national budget has drawn criticism from analysts for failing to address the critical needs of Bangladesh’s young population. Despite high unemployment rates, especially...
Global climate change is the biggest challenge of the 21st century
Professor Rayhan Ahmed Tapadar : In recent times, the most widely discussed and important issue in the world is climate change. It can be...
Protecting the rights of refugees
Dr. Matiur Rahman : World Refugee Day, celebrated annually on June 20, is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by millions of displaced people...
How well can we protect people living on foothills from landslides?
Chattogram’s iconic hills are facing a dangerous situation. Over 6,500 families, totaling more than 20,000 people, are illegally residing on these hills, putting themselves and...
Flash flood wreaks havoc in Sylhet region
Heavy rainfall in the last several days and onrush of water from upstream caused sudden flooding in the country’s northeast and northern districts. Meanwhile, the...
A Disturbing Contrast: Celebration Amidst Calamity
Md. Shawkat Alam Faisal : In recent years, global climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. One such disaster, Cyclone Remal,...
Dynamics of Palestinian war in geopolitical context
Professor Rayhan Ahmed Tapader : The horrific carnage in Gaza is undoubtedly painful. Amid discontent in the Arab world, differing views have emerged on the...
Skilled migrant workers can ensure steady flow of foreign currency
Bangladesh’s dreams of high-paying foreign jobs are facing a reality check. The number of Bangladesh workers finding jobs abroad dropped by 20 percent in the...