Primary education needs reform, not funds only
The latest UNICEF research has once again exposed a painful reality: thousands of children in Bangladesh are progressing through primary education without acquiring even the...
Editorial
Reclaiming culture in a democratic Bangladesh
In an exclusive interview with The New Nation, Ataur Rahman Dhaly – former adviser to the late BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia and now he...
BD can’t wait on India to resolve Teesta issue
There are many unresolved issues between the two neighboring countries– Bangladesh and India. Discussions have been going on for decades to resolve them. One of...
Education First: Unlocking Sustainable Development through Strategic Investment
When a seed is planted in the soil, it takes time—often a long wait—before it bears fruit. Education is much the same. Its outcomes are...
Let the Dhaka-Delhi relations no longer be an obstacle
The results of the elections in India’s several states, including the West Bengal, have been declared. After the change in West Bengal, which borders Bangladesh...
Only brilliant teachers can ensure quality education
It is amazing that we have diversity in education but no reflections are seen in education, literature or in economic activities. The education systems we...
Those responsible for measles deaths must be punished
Since the start of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in the past few decades, measles infections and deaths in the country had been very...
The Loud Noise of War and the Quiet Death of Conscience
There are moments in history when the noise of the world becomes so overwhelming that it begins to resemble silence. Not the silence of peace,...
Govt should emphasise on creating a job-oriented labour market
The story of the expansion of education in the country over the last five decades is one of our prides. During this time, the number...
The Price of War Could End Hunger-If We Choose Wisely
The war between the countries does not bring any well-being. When two countries engage in war, their target is then to kill each other’s people...
We must proceed with caution about foreign loans on tough terms
On the one hand, the government’s income is decreasing, while on the other, its expenditure is increasing at an abnormal rate. The country’s revenue deficit...
The Submergence of a Farmer’s Dream: A Heart Full of Hope, Eyes Full of Tears
Bangladesh has always been a land defined by its resilience, a nation that has perpetually struggled against the forces of nature. However, when the golden...