Not just AI – let the eyes of conscience also be vigilant
There are many ways to measure the civility of the citizens of a metropolis. One of these subtle criteria is how much the people of...
Editorial
Agriculture and industry must be saved
The two main pillars of Bangladesh’s sustainable economic growth and food security are the industrial and agricultural sectors respectively. In the current global context, the...
The Summer of Climate Reality
For a long time, Bangladeshis have treated summer as an inconvenience rather than a warning. Every year brings complaints about heat, humidity, power cuts, and...
Initiatives must be taken to create skilled workers for overseas employment
One of the driving forces of our country’s economy is the remittances sent by expatriate workers. Again, almost the entire labour market is dependent on...
Rights Against Rights: The Paradox of Freedom Undermining Democracy
Democracy is founded on a powerful moral and political premise that individuals possess rights which must be protected so that collective self-government can function. Freedom...
Tension on border: Bilateral trust crisis not desirable
Tensions are rising along the Bangladesh-India border over the illegal push-in of people from India into Bangladesh. The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) is continuously...
Remembering Zia: A leader who left an enduring legacy
History often remembers those rare individuals who rise to meet the demands of their time and leave a lasting mark on their nation. In Bangladesh,...
The present education system What should it be like?
The last rays of the afternoon sun filtered softly through the barred classroom windows. Around forty students sat inside, yet their attention seemed scattered elsewhere....
Climate action cannot wait
As the world observed World Environment Day yesterday, the international community is reminded of a stark reality: climate change is no longer a distant threat...
Closing the immunity gap: The only way to end the measles outbreak
Bangladesh is facing one of its most serious measles outbreaks in recent decades. Almost 80000 children have been infected, 590 of lives have been lost...
Increase in electricity prices: Smooth distribution must be ensured at consumer’s level
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Wednesday announced that the retail price of electricity has been increased by Tk1.52. The wholesale price is Tk1.39. The...
World Environment Day Today: If Nature Survives, Human Civilisation Will Survive
Every year on June 5, World Environment Day is observed globally. The United Nations declared this day in 1972 with the aim of raising awareness...