We welcome the US full support on our path to democracy
A photo caption published yesterday in this newspaper stated that Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser and the President of the United States, Joe Biden, shared a rare...
Editorial
Development myth propagated by Hasina oligarchy
Dr. Ziauddin Hyder : The famous line from the movie “The Godfather,” “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse,” implies that when...
Rebuilding trust in banking sector a must
The recent liquidity crisis that has plunged the nine prominent banks in Bangladesh is a cause for serious concern. This newspaper on Tuesday reported that...
World Pharmacists Day amidst new aspirations in Bangladesh
Dr Mohammad Didare Alam Muhsin : Today is 25 September — the World Pharmacists Day. The day marks the anniversary of the inception of International...
Recent UGC appointments: A demand for meritocracy
Dr. Shibli Ahmed Khan : A careful examination and contemplation are necessary regarding the recent appointments made inside the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the...
Readers’ Voice: Fall of Hasina seems to be blessing
Practically Sheikh Hasina has been in power since 1996 with a break between 2001 and 2009. Sheikh Hasina again was reelected in a controversial election...
Readers’ Voice: Make early education more effective
The early years of a child’s development are vital for nurturing social and cognitive abilities. However, the business model of many educational institutions, including preschools,...
Ramp up all-out effort to retrieve stolen assets
THE issue of capital flight and the misappropriation of public wealth is a pressing concern for Bangladesh. With vast sums of money siphoned off to...
Filing of false cases must be stopped
THE recent surge in dubious murder cases, reported by an English newspaper, is a deeply concerning development that raises serious questions about the state of...
Cultivating a culture of peace
Dr Matiur Rahman : The UN International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21, is a global call for individuals, communities, and nations to...
Unity as a nation must amidst tragedy in the hills
The violence in Khagrachhari and Rangamati has cast a dark shadow over the Chattogram Hill Tracts, resulting in the tragic loss of four lives and...
Strategies for healing the Hill Tracts
Major AKM Shakil Newaz (Retd) : The Hill Tracts region in Bangladesh has long been a point of cultural diversity and political complexity, but recently...