Low-level foundational learning in primary education
Md Bayazid Khan :Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics conducted a survey between December 2021 and January 2022 in collaboration with the UNICEF Bangladesh under the title,...
Editorial
Potential way-out to overcome reserve crisis
Dr Nazmul Islam and Mimosa Ahmed, Tasfia Mozumder Tushi, Ashrafun Nahar, Nusrat Ferdous Afrina, Ashrafy Alam Elma, Tasnim Tahrin and Anika Tasnim :A crisis in...
Jobless growth a great concern for Bangladesh
Jobless growth has been a topic of great concern for Bangladesh for years now. Even though the country’s economy has shown considerable growth over the...
Rawhide being sold at low price than govt fixed rates
Despite unfavourable weather and high salt prices, prices of sacrificial rawhide rose marginally. However, the constant monsoon rain since Eid-ul-Azha day has created concerns about...
Feminism should focus on reality, not narcissistic fantasy
Julie Bindel : These days “intersectionality” seems to be the word on everyone’s lips. It is parroted by experts and politicians in interviews, chanted by...
Essence and teaching of Eid-ul-Azha
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed :The greatest sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was accepted to Almighty and animal slaughter is duly introduced instead of his beloved...
Readers’ Voice
Harnessing AI for a transformed future In the not-too-distant future, artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionise various aspects of our lives, unlocking unprecedented possibilities...
Let’s be more humble and compassionate to the poor during this Eid
Eid ul-Azha, the greatest of Muslim festivals, will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 29 this year. This Islamic festival is celebrated to commemorate the willingness...
Prigozhin’s mutiny is the beginning of Putin’s end
Lucian Kim :When I saw the first images of armed men in ragtag uniforms taking over the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on Saturday morning, I...
Stop stigma, discrimination to prevent abuse of drug
Dr Matiur Rahman :Each year, World Drug Day is observed with a specific theme that reflects current issues and challenges related to drug abuse. The...
Hazrat Shahjalal remains as mismanaged an airport as ever
Air passengers using the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport came down heavily on the airport authorities, alleging that they face harassment, mismanagement and misconduct by staff...
Ensure smooth and safe travel on the highways during Eid
Every year during the two Eids maintaining the huge traffic on the highways poses a serious challenge for the authorities including the law enforcing agencies....