Let this anarchy in the health sector come to an end
Imported medical equipment worth crores of taka is ultimately being sold by the kilogram at scrap shops – what could be more disheartening than this?...
Editorial
Why Consumers No Longer Trust Their Electricity Bills
Every month, millions of Bangladeshis perform a ritual that has become as ordinary as paying for groceries or commuting to work. They recharge a prepaid...
Joy of watching snow-covered Himalayan peak at sunrise
For some time, my elder son, Munad, was repeatedly telling me to pay a visit to Nepal, the land of Himalayas and green hills. However,...
Why Chattogram, Bangladesh’s ‘Singapore-style’ port city sinking?
The government has ambitious plans for the Chattogram Port. Discussions are underway with Singapore’s PSA and Dubai’s DP World regarding the construction of the Bay...
Building Enduring Institutions: The Pathway to Sustainable Development
Nations do not achieve sustainable prosperity merely by constructing physical infrastructure, expanding financial resources, or pursuing short-term economic gains. The true foundation of progress lies...
What’s the rationale behind establishing 600 Model Schools & Colleges?
Whenever any government assumes office, it wants to do something exceptional in the established fields without giving a second thought to those fields whether they...
Bangladesh’s energy security: Proactive, far-sighted planning needed
With geopolitical tensions in the Middle East flaring up once again, the Strait of Hormuz – strategically the world’s most critical oil and gas supply...
Hope and Concern Surrounding Bangladesh’s Agriculture
Before assuming office, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman had expressed deep concern over the plight of potato farmers. His remarks reflected genuine empathy for Bangladesh’s farming...
Inclusion of Road Safety Education in the National Curriculum is Essential
Bangladesh is steadily progressing from a developing nation toward becoming a developed and smart country. Massive infrastructure projects such as expressways, flyovers, the metro rail,...
Flood situation: Immediate relief and long-term solutions needed
The extent of the damage reported from various parts of the country due to floods caused by days of heavy rainfall is truly alarming. Hundreds...
America at 250: Reinventing Leadership in a Fragmenting World
On July 4, 2026, the United States marked its Semiquincentennial – 250 years since the Declaration of Independence – in a year-long commemoration branded America250,...
The Devastation of Floods: Nature’s Fury, Human Suffering, and Preparing for the Future
Floods are not a new experience for the people of Bangladesh. As a riverine country, seasonal flooding during the monsoon is both a natural reality...