We must capitalise on the Malaysian Premier’s visit to Dhaka
The recent visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to Bangladesh marks a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries. As reported in...
Editorial
To put a stop to siphoning off money, start with data
Khalid Saifullah : The commonly used Bangla phrase for siphoning off money out of the country – “taka pachar” – is rather misleading. Because taka,...
Strengthen banking governance now to curb oligarchy
In a crucial meeting between private bank owners and the Finance Adviser of the interim government, the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) raised concerns over...
Social justice in language education
Masum Billah : Social justice means not only a concept but a philosophical approach or a mindset seeking the treatment of all people with fairness,...
Climate disaster risks coastal people’s migration into cities
It is an alarming issue that the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in a study has predicted that by 2050, 17 percent of Bangladesh’s territory will...
Private universities and higher education landscape
Alaul Alam : Irrespective of most countries, developing or developed ones, they have adopted private university systems as a part of higher education. Private universities...
Time-sensitive strategy needed to regain Malaysian labour market
This newspaper reported on Wednesday that manpower exporters in Dhaka are optimistic as the Bangladesh Embassy in Kuala Lumpur sees a surge in demand for...
Nasrallah: Stronger Dead than Alive
James E. Jennings : There is no question that Hassan Nasrallah was a powerful orator. He could hold millions of followers in rapt attention –...
Readers’ Voice: Garment industry in Bangladesh faces crisis
Garment industry in Bangladesh has in fact become iconic indeed by now. As a matter of fact, the Garment industry in Bangladesh has become the...
Bureaucratic deadlock in administration must be removed
THE interim government, tasked with the critical responsibility of stabilising the nation during a challenging transition, faces an uphill battle in restoring order and efficiency...
Access to safe drinking water during disasters
Kamrul Alam : Bangladesh, the land of rivers, experiences flooding almost every year. The country’s geography and climate render it vulnerable to the availability of...
Agro startups can be the catalyst for sustainable food safety
AGRICULTURAL startups in Bangladesh are caught in a vicious cycle, according to a news report published on Monday, despite the fact that this should not...