Loan from the reserve is an ominous sign for economy
FOR the first time, the central bank has taken initiative to lend to the private sector at low-interest rates from foreign currency reserve. Though Rupali...
Editorial
Nothings to stop stealing funds for family planning
MEDIA reports said Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP) has paid ghost bills against work orders that were not either fulfilled or not implemented at...
Young entrepreneurs in freelancing must be encouraged
THE pandemic has given opportunity to a lot of young people to explore the world of content creation. Some have launched YouTube channels, and some...
Readers’ Voice
Substandard Cylinders In Public Transports Large gas cylinders are often seen in various small vehicles in the capital. Most of these vehicles are carrying oxygen...
Polio Eradication History Through Rotary
Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a paralyzing and potentially deadly infectious disease that most commonly affects children under the age of 5. The virus spreads from...
Post-Covid Resilience Unleashing Human Capital In Bangladesh
Sumi, a bright 10-year old girl I met in Dacope Upazila, one of the most cyclone-prone areas in Bangladesh, has been on my mind as...
Rethinking
Dr. Md. Enamul Hoque :The proverb goes saying- “Better late than never”. Delayed exam is better than “No Exam at all”. The examinations either annual...
Child Poverty
Sara Al-Mulla :Childhood is a magical time in our lives, full of precious experiences, memorable moments and adoration that our families curate for us. We...
Transfer may offer protection from anger of local people
NINETEEN police officials including the Commissioner of Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) have been transferred on Thursday in the aftermath of Rayhan murder in city’s Bandar...
Italy returnees to pay hefty sum for Biman tickets
It is ironic that expatriate Bangladeshi workers to Italy have been fighting tooth and nail to get an air ticket and running from pillar to...
Child Protection Pandemic Left Them Most Vulnerable
Shantha Sinha :A right is an entitlement and it has three basic principles, without which rights cannot be enjoyed. The first principle is that of...
Shopping Mall Safety & Environmental Concern
Shopping malls in Bangladesh are under a lot of pressure throughout the year, especially during Eid, Puja, Pohela Boishakh, New Year and other festivals. In...