Emotionally apart while virtually together
Dr. Matiur Rahman : In an age where every moment can be shared with the tap of a screen and communication spans continents in milliseconds,...
Editorial
Rein in syndication first, as labour market in Malaysia reopens
The recent announcement regarding the reopening of the Malaysian labour market for Bangladeshi workers marks a significant turning point for both nations. However, as we...
Effective measures needed to protect people from lightning
Bangladesh, due to its geographical location, is one of the countries’ most prone to lightning strikes worldwide. According to the Disaster Forum, a non-governmental organisation...
A Crisis in Science: Bureaucracy, Disrespect, and the Marginalisation of Researchers in Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Shaifur Rahman : Founded in 1973 to drive national development through peaceful nuclear technology, the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) inherited a legacy...
No room for politics in development goals
The gathering of 17 political parties in Dhaka, convened by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), represents a crucial step towards fostering a collaborative approach...
Citizen-centric governance in Bangladesh
Dr. Nasim Ahmed : In contemporary governance discourse, there is a growing recognition that governments must transition from traditional bureaucratic systems toward more citizen-centric service...
India should value humanity over hostility in matters of repatriation
The recent incidents involving the forced transportation of over 300 Bengali-speaking individuals just within a week from India to Bangladesh raise serious concerns about the...
Who will throw whom out?
Badrul Huda Sohel : The late Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury, founder of Gonoshasthaya Kendra, once praised the former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Habibul Awal, prior to...
Say ‘no’ to syndicated recruitment to defend migrant workers’ rights
The alarming resurgence of dishonest recruiters in the Malaysian labour market poses a significant threat to the integrity of migrant worker recruitment from Bangladesh. The...
Undermining sovereignty: The silent threat of internal power games
Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman : History reveals that from 1947, India Integrated several territories, including Goa, Diu, Daman (1961), Hyderabad (1948), and Sikkim (1975) into the...
Readers’ Voice: Empower the Hijra community
In the realm of humanity, every soul has the right to dream and to live with dignity. Yet, why does the Hijra community still remain...
Rethinking reform: The complex road to outcome-based education in Bangladesh
M. M. Shahidul Hassan, PhD : History shows that while industrial revolutions have repeatedly transformed societies, education systems have often struggled to adapt at the...