Why do we continue to overlook road safety?
Eight years ago on October 22, 2017, the day was declared as the National Road Safety Day in Bangladesh. But it still remains ever elusive...
Editorial
BBS must be kept out of political interference to restore public confidence
The crisis of trust became more acute during the fallen Hasina government’s tenure. As a result, after the fall of her government and the formation...
Lal Sabuj Society: Bangladesh’s Youth Leading the Charge for Positive Change
FatemaTuz Jannat Noor : In a country where nearly 35 percent of the population is under 25, energy and ideas of young people have never...
Industry in deep crisis: Coordinated action must be taken
The Chittagong Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) has been a symbol of Bangladesh’s industrial development and has driven the country’s economy forward for four decades. Yet...
A Nation on the Brink of a Post-Antibiotic Apocalypse
H. M. Nazmul Alam : The modern miracle of antibiotics once transformed the course of medicine. What was once fatal became curable, and the world...
World Osteoporosis Day 2025: Strengthen Your Bones, Enjoy Life
Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed : World Osteoporosis Day today. The day is observed every year on October 20. This day is not just a...
Massive blaze burns Dhaka Airport cargo village: A planned sabotage?
A devastating fire ravaged Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport cargo village in Dhaka on Saturday, shutting down flight operations at the airport for about seven hours,...
July Charter signing: Emphasis must be given on its execution
The ‘July National Charter 2025’ was signed on Friday after lengthy discussions and negotiations between the interim government and the Consensus Commission with political parties....
How will the state avoid responsibility for neglecting education?
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : There exists a significant wage gap between public and private educational institutions in Bangladesh. Teachers in MPO-enlisted (Monthly Payment Order)...
Restoring the Lifelines: A Call for National River Revival
Motaher Hossain : The birth, history, economy, and culture of Bangladesh are rooted in its rivers. The Padma, Meghna, Jamuna, Brahmaputra, Teesta, Kapotaksha, and Dhaleshwari—each...
Steps must be taken to identify the causes of the HSC results disaster
The pass rate in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations has dropped significantly to 58.83 percent compared to last year (77.78 percent), and...
The Chemical Trap Beneath Bangladesh’s Green Fields
H. M. Nazmul Alam : The story of Bangladesh’s agriculture has long been told as one of triumph. A nation that once struggled with food...