Extreme heat is threatening every aspect of human health
Leana S. Wen : Extreme heat has blanketed much of the world this summer. The World Meteorological Organisation reports that July has been the hottest...
Editorial
Women empowerment for social change
Dr Matiur Rahman : In today’s interconnected world, social change in one part of the globe which has ripple effects in other parts. Understanding and...
Govt nonchalant though flood situation is fluid
Country’s flood situation is very fluid and worsening with the hours passing. Major rivers in the Northeastern region – Surma, Kushiyara, Manu, Khowai, Sarigowain, Jhalukhali,...
That non-performing loans would pile up in banks was predictable
Under the present state of the country’s banking governance, it is only natural that the state-owned commercial banks would fail to keep non-performing loans within...
Pakistan striving for its soul
Dr Mahboob A Khawaja : The illegitimate Sharif government makes a final stab into the body politics of Pakistan. Vengefully indoctrinated and politically paranoid and...
Teachers’ role in quality education
Md. Zillur Rahaman : Education is a very important component for the development of a country. The higher the rate and quality of education in...
Authorities must ensure all water vessels follow rules
Once again a tragic accident took place in a tributary of the Padma River in Munshiganj as a sand-laden bulkhead hit a picnic trawler. So...
Unloading of goods at Ctg Port jetties halted due to rough seas
Unloading of goods from larger ships at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port remains suspended due to rough seas since Friday, while trade at the...
Power dominance and politics of intolerance
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Authoritarian and confrontational politics have bred political instability and uncertainty in Bangladesh since it gained Independence. Although elections of one...
Good films can generate good revenues
Ahmed Tepantor : Cinema industry, the biggest medium of entertainment, lacks audiences in Bangladesh due to lack of quality films. In the last decade, 1300...
Opinion: An unlived war
Ahmad Ali : Being born in 1995, the invasion of Kuwait and the subsequent Gulf War is an event that I only lived through history...
Pressure mounts on debt repayment from Russia, China, India
Bangladesh is reportedly facing mounting pressure on foreign debt payments as it will have to make payments of US$ 3.28 billion during the current fiscal...