WB warns banks’ forced mergers sans asset quality
As the global financial landscape evolves, nations are faced with the imperative to adapt and strengthen their banking sectors to ensure stability and sustainable growth....
Editorial
Autism treatment support should extend nationwide
The hurdles they encounter in accessing timely and adequate treatment spotlight the urgent need for bolstered support systems and resources nationwide. The gaping disparity in...
Justice Murshed: The national inspiration
I met Justice Murshed in his twilight years when he had become frail and ailing, yet one could notice his greatness and the respect he...
Pass the cease-fire proposal! What happens next?
Professor Raihan Ahmed Tapadar : The Western world seems to forget that Europe is responsible for the genocide of the Jews, while the Arabs, especially...
The looming crisis in Tangail’s weaving industry
Tangail district is facing an existential threat to its traditional weaving industry. The rhythm of handlooms once echoed through its streets, a testament to the...
Ramadan is the best month of treatment
Towfiq Sultan : The month of Ramadan is undoubtedly a holy month and it is the duty of all Muslims to protect the sanctity of...
Alarming rise in education costs: A looming crisis
Recent findings from a study conducted by Education Watch paint a concerning picture of the economic strain faced by families in Bangladesh due to soaring...
Bangladesh gas crisis leaves two costly compressor stations inoperative
The debacle surrounding Bangladesh’s gas infrastructure projects in Elenga and Ashuganj stands as a stark reminder of governmental mismanagement and the dire consequences of misplaced...
Alarming cesarean delivery- a major drawback to safe motherhood and baby
Md. Zillur Rahaman : In the country, the number of obstetricians giving birth by cesarean is increasing at an abnormal rate. It has been alleged...
Proposed Road Transport Act to increase anarchy on the roads
The proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act of 2024 have ignited a fervent debate across Bangladesh, with Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) leading the charge...
Tackling sexual harassment in educational institutions
Dr Mohammad Shahidul Islam : In Bangladesh, despite efforts to promote gender equality and ensure safe learning environments, incidents of sexual harassment continue to plague...
Groundwater salinity intensifies our worries
A recent study of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) finds the high salinity concentration in the waters of southern districts of the country. The...