Denying free, fair polls, the government has practically disenfranchised people
What is next? This is the question everybody is posing in the country after the ruling Awami League swept through the deeply flawed 12th parliamentary...
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Is India really our friend? Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “We are lucky that India is our trusted friend”. But actually India is only her...
Food prices: Why should Bangladesh be out of the globe?
In a surprising turn of events, global food prices witnessed a significant downturn in 2023, falling by an average of 13.7 percent compared to the...
For good governance and development, democracy is vitally necessary
Md. Zillur Rahaman :Democracy and good governance are prerequisites for sustainable development. Whether there is democracy in the country or not, many people have raised...
Justice Murshed is one of our national inspirations
K Salahuddin : I met Justice Murshed in his twilight years when he had become frail and ailing, yet one could notice his greatness and...
Authorities must optimize utilization of foreign loans
In a worrying revelation, the unused foreign loans in the government’s pipeline have surged to a staggering $48.44 billion in November last year, marking a...
Achieving gender balance: A long way to go
If women are not empowered through ensuring equal means of economic opportunity for women, a country cannot be strong in these modern times. For developing...
The new government’s political and economic challenges
Md. Safiul Alam Prodhan : The twelfth parliamentary election was held with the exclusion of almost one-third of the registered political parties, including the main...
Why peace matters now more than ever before in South Asia?
Irfan Raja : In today’s world, there is a global consensus on a singular agenda: peace. Doesn’t it matter to us all?Recent Gallup surveys and...
Safe zones: Israel’s technologies of genocide
Nicola Perugini : A Palestinian mother runs with her child from the site of Israeli bombardment in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip on December 20, 2023....
How to ensure universal health coverage
Dr. Samir Kumar Saha : Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day was observed recently across the world, urging nations to hasten their progress toward achieving UHC....
Find out reason behind Rohingya refugee camp fire for ensuring safety
The recent devastating fire that swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh has left thousands of displaced individuals without shelter, exacerbating the already dire...