Take measures to rebuild routine immunisation systems
A concerning measles outbreak is unfolding across the country, with 206 reported deaths between 15 March and 16 April – including 34 confirmed through laboratory...
Editorial
Farmer Card brings new hope on Pahela Baishakh
The English New Year begins on the first day of January and ends on the last day of December. No country in the world refers...
The next phase of education reform
Bangladesh’s education system today presents a striking duality. On one hand, it reflects notable progress; on the other, it reveals persistent structural weaknesses. In an...
Readers’ Voice
The government has placed strong emphasis on urging citizens to adopt austerity measures in response to the ongoing energy crisis, following what it describes as...
Let the government’s ‘Farmer Card’ initiative be fruitful
The contribution of the agricultural sector to the country’s economy is undeniable. It also plays a major role in food security. However, over time, this...
From Tradition to Transformation: Revitalising Zakat for Inclusive Development in Bangladesh
In Islamic Civilization, Zakat is not only a religious responsibility but also one of the most practical economic and social systems. As a result, in...
Irregularities in UGC’s ‘HEAT’ project must be stopped
There have long been dissatisfactions with the country’s higher education system. Allegation of fund misuse has been raised in the University Grant Commission’s (UGC’s “Higher...
Student Politics and the Erosion of Academic Environment in Public Universities
Traditionally, public universities have been regarded as places for education, intellectual growth, and the development of leadership skills. These institutions are crucial for a nation’s...
A grand celebration of tradition and culture
Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year, is being celebrated today (April 14, 2026) across the country as the most significant cultural festival with great enthusiasm...
The Great Teachers of Humankind: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
Today education is one of the prime concern of our country. Recently in a report published by UNESCO where it is mentioned that Bangladesh is...
US and Iran talk’s fiasco is no excuse for a return to war
It is disappointing that the high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, aimed at ending the war, concluded on Sunday...
An Economy in Queues, a Health System in Crisis
There are crises that erupt with noise, and there are those that seep silently into the bloodstream of a nation. Bangladesh today finds itself confronting...