Supporting the Palestinian cause is a moral imperative, not a crime
Baria Alamuddin : Throughout the liberal, democratic Western world, where freedom of expression and speaking out for human rights are fundamental articles of faith, Harvard...
Editorial
Combined steps necessary to eradicate poverty
Md. Arafat Rahman : Poverty eradication is a set of measures, both economic and humanitarian, that are intended to permanently lift people out of poverty....
Most banks in tight spot amid liquidity crunch
A majority of banks in Bangladesh, including those following Shariah principles, are currently grappling with operational challenges due to a liquidity crisis. The liquidity problem...
Non-formal education must exist to remove illiteracy
No significant government activities are seen to make about four crore people – school dropouts and illiterate adults – as the Bureau of Non-Formal Education...
Uranium in Jaintapur mine: The prospects
Dr. SM Jahangir Alam : In Haragacha of Juri Upazila of Moulvibazar and Jaintapur of Sylhet, precious mineral resources of uranium are lying unused under...
Israel could win this Gaza battle and lose the war
Stephen M. Walt : Another bloodletting is underway between Israel and Hamas. Hamas started the latest round by launching a well-coordinated missile and ground attack...
Readers’ Voice: Climate change affecting agriculture
It is scientifically proved that agriculture is one of the worst victims of climate change. Due to climate change, agriculture vis-à-vis food security is facing...
Readers’ Voice: Need skill-based education
Bangladesh has not yet relieved from the scourge of unemployment. Although various programmes have been taken at different times to alleviate unemployment, they are not...
Has the government failed to control the market?
The government has fixed the maximum retail price on a range of products of some basic food commodities, but it could not be implemented. Already...
Obstacles that hinder freedom of expression must be removed?
In a country that has a rich history of struggling for democracy and freedom, the statistics from a recent survey are disconcerting. A survey titled...
Hunger, a worldwide danger
Chinmay Prasun Biswas : “Hunger is the best sauce in the world” – this line was written by Miguel de Cervantes in Part 2 of...
Navigating high-risk pregnancy: The role of feto-maternal medicine
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Nargis Nahar : A high-risk pregnancy can be a daunting experience for expectant mothers, as it requires specialized care and attention due...