Steps needed to deject extensive glass use in Dhaka city
It is hardly surprising that the hottest April in recent history in Dhaka, thanks to rampant and unplanned urbanization has turned a once lush and...
Editorial
School immensely contributes in shaping child’s future
Prof Dr Md Mahmudul Hassan : Every child grows up under the close supervision of its parents for a certain period after birth. In this...
Our mayors have a long road ahead
The evaluation presented by urban planners regarding the tenure of Dhaka’s mayors reflects a combination of achievements and shortcomings. While there has been commendable progress...
Trade credit becomes a double-edged sword for Bangladesh
In the intricate dance of global economics, Bangladesh finds itself struggling to capitalize on its growing current-account surpluses, hindered by a ballooning deficit in trade...
North Korean nuclear experts enjoy ‘no freedom of choice’
Muhammad Muzahidul Islam : Without a ‘freedom of choice’ one can’t claim independence in life. When a life lacks the ‘freedom of choice’ it can’t...
Public nuisance poisoning urban livability, citizen’s well-being
In Dhaka’s bustling urban environment, the cacophony in public life can sometimes become intolerable due to some actions of a few. It’s blaring horns, littering,...
SSC results this year : Real assessment remains elusive
Masum Billah : SSC and equivalent examinations started since 15 February and the written tests were completed on 12 March and the practical examinations continued...
Smiling Israeli soldiers on the wrong side of history
Jonathan Gornall : Judging by an extraordinarily tone-deaf collaboration between a New York photographer and the Israeli army, the past seven months have been an...
Address the woes of aspiring civil servants
The story of Imam Hossein, a young political science graduate, exemplifies the agonising delays that plague the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam process. Despite years...
World must endorse the Palestinian quest for statehood
The recent decision by the United Nations General Assembly to support the Palestinian bid for membership marks a significant step towards recognising the aspirations of...
Ideological division among university students and its impact
Dr. Matiur Rahman : The landscape of Bangladesh’s university campuses has long been marked by vibrant intellectual discourse and passionate activism. However, a concerning trend...
Modi’s image and the Indian vote!
Nilofar Suhrawardy : Paradoxically, it is primarily during electoral phase that significance of Indian vote appears to matter most strongly for practically all politicians in...