Empowering women in renewable energy a must for bridging the gender gap
The global push towards sustainable and renewable energy sources is one of the defining challenges of our time. However, amidst the fervour to transition to...
Editorial
Overactive policing and our political culture
Dr. Syed Nesar Ahmad Rumy : 28 October might be termed as a black day of history of political process in Bangladesh. Seventeen years back...
Tom Standage’s ten trends to watch in 2024
Tom Standage : Life comes at you fast. Whether it’s the upsurge in armed conflict, the redrawing of the global energy-resources map or rapid progress...
Rice market has become volatile again
The rice market has again become volatile, reportedly by the millers. There is an allegation that they are destabilising the market by hoarding rice instead...
Govt must address high per capita foreign debt issue before it reaches extreme levels
Per capita foreign debt increased to $580 in June 2023 compared with that of $283 in June 2017. Per capita foreign loan represents the share...
Bangladesh’s evolving healthcare supply chain management
Dr. Tanvir Abir : The healthcare industry in Bangladesh has undergone a significant transformation, marked by advancements in medical treatments, technology, and patient care. However,...
Israel-Palestine conflict: Situation is turning complex
Chinmay Prasun Biswas : Along with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the world has been witnessing another clash between Israel and Hamas is continuing for more...
State ownership can develop the sugar industry
AB Siddique : The demand of sugar within the country is about 2.2 million tons. Out of this, the production of state-owned sugar balls is...
How America’s bloodthirsty journalism cheers on Israel’s war on Gaza
Belén Fernández : In a recent segment on how Hamas “frames the civilian casualties” of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, CNN’s Jake Tapper starts...
Hook the corrupt and reward the honest
Doing a job diligently is a crime and corruption is rewarding in almost all sectors in the country’s bureaucracy and government offices. Here, those who...
Address teacher shortage problem in Barishal medical college
Shortage of teaching staff in government medical colleges has become acute. Take, for example, Sher-e-Bangla Medical College in Barishal. According to a report yesterday, 107...
Risk management dynamics in Islamic banking and finance
Md. Saifullah Azad : Islamic banking risk management is based on Sharia law, making it unique. Islamic banking supports ethical and fair financial practises by...