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...
Editorial
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,...
Middle-income challenges must be overcome through meaningful reforms for quality education
Our newspaper on Wednesday reported that the country stands at a critical juncture in its development journey, grappling with the complexities of being trapped in...
Challenges of 4IR for Bangladesh education system
Dil Afrose Duetee, M Phil : The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is characterized by the fusion of physical, digital, and biological technologies, driven by advancements...
Under-utilised flyover spaces – problems and prospects
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : Dhaka’s rapid urbanisation, while beneficial in some respects, has come with its own set of problems. Traffic congestion is one...
Systemic corruption in energy sector can’t go unabated
The recent remarks by Prof M Tamim at a shadow parliament debate in Dhaka have shone a glaring light on the pervasive corruption within Bangladesh’s...
A Victory Day celebration in a changed situation
Today, 16 December, is a special day in Bangladesh’s history. On this day the nine-month long bloody war had come to an end through our...
A skilled, experienced admin necessary for the dev of the country
Dr. SM Jahangir Alam : It is very important to build a skilled and experienced administrative system for the overall development of the country. And...
International Day for the Prevention of Violence against Women
Dr. Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed : At the First Latin American and Caribbean Feminist Conference in 1981, November 25 was established as the International Day...
Is an apology an admission of guilt?
AN institution — the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) – seeking a public apology is an expression of acknowledging liability and guilt. The elite force pulled...