Broken Promises, Broken Bank: BD’s Healthcare Crisis
The Awami League government, which swept to power in 2009, promised a brighter future for Bangladesh’s healthcare. However, despite initial investment, spending on the sector...
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Empowering farmers will thrive them in competitive market
Bangladesh’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, faces a crisis. Nearly 60% of farmers remain unbanked, trapped in a cycle of high-interest loans from...
Technological domination and its impact on nature, society
Dr Matiur Rahman : The rise of technology has become the defining narrative of our times. Technological advancements have fundamentally reshaped how we interact with...
Broken Promises, Broken Dreams: The Malaysia Worker Fiasco
Thousands of Bangladeshi workers were left stranded this week, the victims of a bureaucratic breakdown between Bangladesh and Malaysia, and unscrupulous recruiting agents. The scenes...
Repository of evidence of the abuses of human rights in N Korea
Muhammad Muzahidul Islam : People of North Korea have been suffering from the abuse of human rights for a long time. UN’s report revealed that...
Govt must turn on scariest drug now in Bangladesh
Imagine being a regular citizen, walking home after a day’s errands. Suddenly, a stranger approaches, offering a seemingly harmless business card. You take it, unsuspecting....
Unlock the potential of AI to empower education
AlaulAlam : In the era of the fourth industrial revolution technology is replacing the traditional teaching and learning practices rapidly with an aim to transform...
Will the budget 2024-2025 reflect the expectations of common people?
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : The upcoming budget will be passed by the Parliament at the end of June 2024. Budget, What matters for? Is...
Food cost for poor, low-income people rises by 58pc
According to a recent Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) survey, the inflation in food items has reached up to 15 per cent in the...
NBL holds Workshop on CMSME cluster in Sirajganj
Business Report : A workshop titled “District-wise CMSME Cluster Identification, Cluster Engagement, and Cluster Financing-2024” was held at the Sirajganj New Market Municipal Convention Hall...
Ensuring fair wages to workers
Z A M Khairuzzaman : This year, Bangladesh has been part of the world’s observance of the International Workers’ Day with all its connotations. On...
Manik Mia: A Legendary Journalist
Today marks the 55th death anniversary of legendary journalist Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia. He died of a sudden heart attack on this day in 1969...