Initiatives must be taken to create skilled workers for overseas employment
One of the driving forces of our country’s economy is the remittances sent by expatriate workers. Again, almost the entire labour market is dependent on...
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TIB notes progress, raises governance concerns
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday described the first 100 days of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government as a mixed period, citing a number...
Budget session opens with condolence
The first budget session of the current parliament commenced on Sunday with lawmakers unanimously adopting a condolence motion in memory of 16 former ministers, state...
Thomas wins 200m title at Lone Star Grand Prix
Reigning Olympic champion Gabby Thomas won the women’s 200 metres in 21.70 seconds, this year’s world-fastest time, to capture the title on Saturday at the...
Rights Against Rights: The Paradox of Freedom Undermining Democracy
Democracy is founded on a powerful moral and political premise that individuals possess rights which must be protected so that collective self-government can function. Freedom...
CPD urges tax reform for clean energy
Bangladesh’s tax and fiscal policies continue to provide greater advantages to fossil fuel-based energy than to renewable technologies, creating challenges for the country’s transition to...
DG seeks to protect fire service image
The Director General of the Fire Service and Civil Defence on Sunday called on officials and employees at all levels to perform their duties with...
Andreeva wins French Open title
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva has continued her rapid rise in women’s tennis, clinching the French Open title to secure her first Grand Slam crown in...
Inflation accelerates on food costs
Bangladesh’s inflation rate increased in May, driven by higher prices across both food and non-food categories, adding to the cost-of-living pressures facing households. Data released...