Freedom of speech and Irish MP Clare Daly
Nowmy Tahrin : We live in a time where democracy, human rights, and freedom of speech have become a farce. Double standards have become a...
Editorial
The tug-of-war of regionalism in South Asia
Sahibzada M Usman, PhD : The South Asian area, encompassing countries such as Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives, exhibits a...
Socioeconomic impact of Rohingya crisis in Cox’s Bazar
Dr Matiur Rahman : The picturesque district of Cox’s Bazar, known for its pristine beaches and lush hills, has undergone a profound transformation in recent...
The banking sector ailing with default loans
The non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh’s banking sector hit a new record in June as the withdrawal of a relaxed central bank policy, slowdown in...
Readers’ Voice
Islam upholds the value of peace Islam is a religion sent down to offer humanity a life filled with tranquilly and peace, where the endless...
Conserving old trees of Dhaka
Prof Dr Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder :Dhaka’s old trees, some of which are century old, serve as living witnesses to the city’s history and evolution. These...
Shutdowns are a uniquely American drama
Garret Martin : When it comes to shutdowns, the U.S. is very much an exception rather than the rule. Save for a last-minute spending deal...
Is the clash between UNO and AL men just another grim political turmoil?
IN a disturbing turn of events, Gazipur’s Kaliganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), Azizur Rahman, along with several Ansar members, found themselves on the receiving end...
Doctors’ moral improvement can raise treatment standard
That the morality of doctors in our country has greatly fallen down is known to all, specially the patients and their relatives. Even spending a...
Geopolitics dominates Maldives election
Smruti S Pattanaik : Maldives saw the first round of the presidential election on September 9 in which 282,000 people voted. Out of the eight...
Old age, lonely and helpless
Chinmay Prasun Biswas : Palamou by Samjiv Chandra Chatterjee (elder brother of Bankimchandra) is considered as the first successful travelogue in Bengali literature. Palamou is...
Who is to blame for Dhaka being the world’s slowest city?
Although it may sound very unpleasant, Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, has been ranked as the first slowest among 1,200 cities in 152 countries...