Fear of rabies: Science-based measures needed to control the disease
In Bangladesh, rabies has recently been transformed into a form of panic. People from the capital to the villages are being attacked by dogs and...
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Thorough assessment needed to make the deployment of AC buses in Dhaka fruitful
The transportation problem in the capital is one of the oldest and unresolved problems. All previous governments have tried to take various sustainable and technology-based...
Can Xi and Trump redefine the 21st century?
The meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Beijing on Thursday may ultimately be remembered not for its ceremonial optics, but for its attempt...
Act now to protect a screen-addicted generation
A study by icddr,b, widely reported by various news outlets including The New Nation on Friday, has delivered an alarming message for families, educators, and...
The Engineering Crisis: Why Bangladesh is Falling Behind
Recent public discourse has drawn attention to the lagging state of engineering education in Bangladesh, particularly its weak presence in global rankings such as the...
Building a strong cultural future for Bangladesh
Culture is the soul of a nation. It is far more than music, dance, painting, or theatre-it shapes how a country thinks, acts, and presents...
Why tech graduates are jobless-and what’s missing
The gap between university education and industry requirements is no longer a new concern. It has been discussed repeatedly in policy discussions, academic forums, and...
Why Pure-Play CBS Matters for Islamic Banks
The global Islamic finance industry has evolved far beyond being merely an “alternative” banking model. Today, Islamic banking represents a sophisticated financial ecosystem built upon...
People must get respite from the deadly gas explosion
It is shocking that the lives continue to lose due to gas explosions in the country. This time, the incident took place in Fatulla, Narayanganj;...
Public suffering in the capital due to uncoordinated excavation must be reduced
In the capital, there is constant excavation of roads all year round. Today is here, tomorrow there. In this situation, it is difficult to walk....
A Shift in West Bengal Politics After a Long Interval
The election in West Bengal, an important state of India neighboring Bangladesh, has concluded peacefully. With the cooperation of the central government, the Election Commission...
The silent rise of “degree inflation” in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has undergone a silent yet profound socioeconomic transformation known as “degree inflation.” Degree inflation is the growing tendency of employers and institutions to demand...