Stronger security measure a must against question paper leak
The dream of becoming a government primary school teacher has become a nightmare for many honest candidates. The recent uncovering of a question paper leak...
Editorial
Global economic cost of climate change and Bangladesh
Prof. Rayhan Ahmed Tapader : Evaluating the economic effects of climate change is a pivotal step for planning adaptation in developing countries. For Bangladesh, global...
Govt must protect interest of rice producers and consumers
Media reports, quoting Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), say the production of rice in the country will exceed four crore tonnes this year, which is...
Fire precautions must be taken seriously: Only a fool wouldn’t
Sir Frank Peters : Why is fire so distant from the minds of most Bengalis until it’s too late to prevent? I am appalled, dismayed,...
Is War Snowballing in the Middle East?
Abdur Rahman : In geopolitics, the oil- rich Middle East has been a bubbling hotbed of conflagration for decades due to the spate of rows...
Enhancing workers’ rights: Challenges faced by trade unions in garment Sector
As we commemorate the tragic anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse, claiming over 1,100 lives and injuring thousands, it’s crucial to assess the advancements...
Combatting Syndication: Strengthening market competition in Bangladesh
The specter of syndication looms large over consumers in Bangladesh, manifesting in the relentless surge of prices for essential commodities. Last December’s abrupt spike in...
Teesta water problem is a humanitarian problem
Prof. Raihan Ahmed Tapadar : Teesta River is a very sensitive issue for Bangladesh and India. The new Teesta Water Sharing Agreement was indeed a...
Human rights in N Korea after a decade of UN’s report
Muhammad Muzahidul Islam : It has already been a decade since the report of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) established by the UN was published....
Sugar industry demands a sustainable market policy for its survival
Bangladesh’s sugar industry has undergone a significant evolution over the past two decades, transitioning from state-controlled operations to a landscape dominated by private enterprises such...
Prof Mozaffar -a name to be remembered forever
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : If we review the history of contemporary politics in Bangladesh, it will be seen that it is difficult to find...
Concerted efforts needed to address the ongoing severe heatwave
As the scorching heat wave tightens its grip across Bangladesh, life has been thrown into disarray. With temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels, authorities have taken...