Bureaucratic hurdles must be removed to improve Dhaka’s livability
Dhaka, the vibrant capital of Bangladesh, finds itself at a critical juncture, oscillating between progress and stagnation. The cityscape is entangled in a web of...
Editorial
Foreign loans taken against unplanned projects can cause problems
A B Siddique : Bangladesh’s foreign debt repayment amount will reach 5.15 billion dollars by 2029-30. According to experts, this amount is within safe limits....
Eating disorder and its effects on health
Mohammad Rukanuddin : People with eating disorders utilize their control over food as a coping mechanism for emotions and other life events. Those who suffer...
Global economic growth to fall sharply but recession is avoided
Rayhan Ahmed Topader : The economy faces potential risks of a recession in 2024, indicated by negative economic trends, reduced investment in real estate and...
Hereditary leadership system and its impacts on human rights in N Korea
Muhammad Muzahidul Islam : The full name of North Korea is Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in short, DPRK. If we closely peruse the name...
Construction of poor public health institutes must end
The poor construction works of public health institutes in Bangladesh represent a concerning issue that goes beyond the physical structures themselves. It reflects a broader...
Footpath deaths from falling objects: Authorities must take the blame
It is very unfortunate that the footpaths of Dhaka city are gradually becoming unsafe for movement due to carelessness of the relevant authorities. Pedestrians are...
Humanity behind the street beggar in Dhaka City
Dr Matiur Rahman : In the bustling metropolis of Dhaka, amid the cacophony of traffic and the whirlwind of urban life, exists a community often...
Criminal silence over genocide
Zahid Hussain : THE genocide being carried out by Israeli forces in Gaza has entered its fourth month with, on average, a child being killed...
Readers’ Voice
The poisonous Dhaka air South Asia is among the few regions in the world where NO2 levels are increasing in some areas. Between 2000 and...
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...
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...