Taking the G20 to the last mile, leaving none behind
Narendra Modi : The words “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” capture a deep philosophy. They mean “the world is one family. ” This is an all-embracing outlook that...
Editorial
Preventing suicide: Hope through action
Dr Matiur Rahman : Every year on September 10th, the world meets to observe World Suicide Prevention Day. The triennial theme of World Suicide Prevention...
Readers’ Voice
Changing mindsets can eradicate dowry Dowry, the practice of giving substantial gifts or monetary payments to the groom’s family during marriage, has been an issue...
Bangladesh is way behind in eliminating illiteracy
One in four Bangladeshis is illiterate despite the fact that at least Tk 4,232 crore has been spent by the successive governments since 1991 to...
G20 Presidency: Opportunities and challenges for India
M A Hossain : The world’s most influential heads of the state will meet in India at the annual G20 summit on September 9-10. India...
Tragedy of Palestinian
Mohammad Amjad Hossain : Historically Palestine has been ruled by several groups, including the Greeks, the Romans and the Ottoman Empire following the end of...
Readers’ Voice
The road between the mosque of Bangabhaban Officers Quarters and RK Mission Road is a busy street. The devotees who want to go for their...
Economic challenges lie ahead for Bangladesh must be addressed
THE World Bank’s country director for Bangladesh, Abdoulaye Sec, has reminded the country of the overriding need for adopting itself to the paradigm shift in...
A lot more needed to be done to achieve gender balance
There should not be any argument over the necessity that a state should ensure gender equality in the context of resources and services. If women...
Protecting Rohingya refugees’ education in emergency
Dil Afrose Duetee : The United Nations General Assembly designated 9 September as International Day to Protect Education. This day highlights the suffering endured as...
Suicidal tendency among female students
Afra Anzum Noshin : According to various news reports, suicidal tendency among women in Bangladesh, especially among the female students, is higher due to their...
Govt must stand beside farmers facing fodder crisis in the north
ACUTE crisis of fodder in flood-affected areas in Brahmaputra, Teesta and Dharla Rivers’ basin in Kurigram and Lalmonirhat districts adds much to the woes of...