Baby food boom: A double-edged sword for child health in Bangladesh
The rapid expansion of the baby food market in Bangladesh, now valued at Tk 5,000 crore, presents a complex challenge that warrants urgent attention. As...
Editorial
Why global Rohingya conference is urgently needed
Dr. Azeem Ibrahim : The Rohingya crisis is one of the most harrowing humanitarian tragedies of our time. Yet, as global attention has shifted elsewhere,...
The epidemic of extortion in Dhaka can’t go unabated
This newspaper on Friday reported that the streets of Dhaka, bustling with life and commerce, are marred by a troubling reality: the rampant extortion plaguing...
Bangladesh should need more deterrence
Dr. Syed Nesar Ahmad Rumy : Bangladesh is geographically small country but it has a very big population. In that respect Bangladesh can draw special...
Attempts being made to destroy communal harmony in Bangladesh
Zillur Rahaman : Bangladesh is one of the cradles and examples of communal harmony. It is a matter of great honor and glory. India, a...
Attempts being made to destroy communal harmony in Bangladesh
Zillur Rahaman : Bangladesh is one of the cradles and examples of communal harmony. It is a matter of great honor and glory. India, a...
Against the ill-effort of evil forces, the only weapon to fight all conspiracies is to be united
The current turmoil in Bangladesh, marked by escalating violence and unrest, poses a significant threat to the interim government led by Dr Muhammad Yunus. As...
Potential of domestic apparel market must not be overlooked
Bangladesh stands as a titan in the global garment manufacturing landscape, boasting an impressive array of 250 spinning factories, 500 fabric factories, and 200 dyeing...
Addressing Bangladesh’s air pollution crisis
Dina Umali-Deininger : Over the past decade, Bangladesh has made significant improvements in human development indicators, but at the same time, air pollution has surged,...
Perils of student violence and misinformation must be tackled with prudence
The violent clash that erupted on Monday between students of Shaheed Suhrawardy College and Dr Mahbubur Rahman Mollah College is a stark reminder of the...
The pandemic of violence against women
Azza Karam : The 16 Days of Activism to end gender-based violence, started with seeking to eliminate violence against women (VAW). This year’s theme highlights...
Eliminating entrepreneurial barriers a must to ensure economic prosperity
Though the entrepreneurial spirit is often hailed as the backbone of economic progress, for many in Bangladesh, this spirit is stifled by an overwhelming bureaucratic...