Living through winter: Environmental and social hardship
Prof Dr. Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder : Among the various seasons in Bangladesh, winter is a critical period. It is a season of comfort and a...
Editorial
Government must pay attention to the economic crisis
The second survey carried out recently by the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) has been unveiled addressing several issues, including elections, new parties,...
An example of resignation should be set up by accepting responsibility
Md. Zillur Rahaman : Recently the Director General of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has apologized to the victims of past crimes and the families of...
Ill-nexus in ERD hurting national interest can’t go unabated
The recent revelations regarding the obstruction of Austrian soft loans intended for vital development projects in Bangladesh are deeply concerning. Our newspaper yesterday reported that...
Environment-friendly shelter construction for a sustainable future
Safiul Azam : Urbanization and industrialization have revolutionized human life, providing comfort and convenience that were unimaginable a century ago. However, these advances have come...
Be proactive as US protectionist trade stance could open doors for Bangladesh’s exports
As Donald Trump reclaims the political stage, the implications for Bangladesh’s textile industry are both complex and significant. The “America First” agenda, with its emphasis...
Financing for Development in 2025
Michael Jarvis : As the global community races to close the staggering $4.2 trillion financing gap needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the...
Readers’ Voice: Shopping in Calcutta: A shift in perspective
Recent discussions surrounding Indian visa restrictions, refusals of medical treatment for Bangladeshis, and the lack of hotel accommodations in Calcutta raise the question: what has...
Combat cybersecurity threats to ensure safety of citizens in digital realm
As the country navigates its digital transformation, the alarming rise in cybersecurity threats poses a significant risk to its citizens. A report in the Friday...
The pressing environmental challenges of our time
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : The world today faces a host of environmental challenges that threaten both the planet’s ecosystems and human society. Climate change,...
Thailand talks must not be confined to words only for the Rohingya crisis to be solved
As the high-level meeting convened in Thailand yesterday, involving key regional players such as Bangladesh, Myanmar, China, India, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam, the urgency of...
Transforming legal education in Bangladesh with technology
Dr. Mohammad Johurul Islam : Though legal education is inherently a practical discipline, offering avenues to learn trial advocacy, present evidence, argue cases, interview clients,...