The Struggle for Meaningful Literacy in Bangladesh
H. M. Nazmul Alam : Over the past three decades, Bangladesh has invested heavily in education, launching multiple government initiatives and partnering with non-governmental organizations...
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Coordinated steps needed to overcome business and investment drought
The frustration and anxiety expressed by the country’s top businessmen at a recent investment dialogue held in the capital is a major warning sign for...
The Role of the Shariah Supervisory Board in Islamic Banking
Taifur Rahman : The Shariah Supervisory Board (SSB) plays a crucial role in ensuring that Islamic banking operations conform to Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh al-Muamalat). In...
Rohingya crisis not only humanitarian issue, but growing security risks
The Rohingya crisis is no longer just a humanitarian issue; it is a growing challenge to Bangladesh’s national security, social status, and political stability. The...
Pilkhana and the Unanswered Question of Foreign Involvement
Ahshad Hosein : The release of the National Independent Investigation Commission’s report on the 2009 Pilkhana killings has forced Bangladesh to confront a truth that...
How social media turning us into populist beings
Rusaid Ahmed : Since the dawn of the twenty-first century, the world has been witnessing an astonishing technological revolution—in which social media has emerged as...
Security concerns raised by terrorists attack on Court
Another murder in broad daylight has taken place in front of the court in Khulna. This time, the scene is the road in front of...
Plot scam verdict against Hasina proves none is above the law
The conviction of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, including her sister and niece, in a corruption case related to the allocation of plots in the...
People and Leadership: The Nexus of Sustainable Progress
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : In an era where institutional legitimacy, social cohesion and strategic governance face mounting pressure, the interplay between people and leadership...
Society moves forward when persons with disabilities thrive
Md Saidul Huq : A country’s path to real progress isn’t defined by skylines, highways, or GDP curves. It’s defined by whether every citizen, including...
Stern action needed to control massive extortion on roads and waterways
It is worrying that extortion has taken an unbridled and terrifying form in the country. In addition to extortion on roads and highways, uncontrolled extortion...
COP30: World headed to fail to keep global warming below 1.5c?
Jehangir Hussain : The eleven-day COP30 ended at Belem, Brazil on November 21, leaving the objective of controlling emissions of fossil fuels particularly CO2 once...