Muhammad Muzahidul Islam : Recent missile activities of North Korea include the launch that was conducted on April 2, 2024....
Professor Rayhan Ahmed Tapader : The Middle East is on the brink of a major conflict after Iran’s recent retaliatory...
It is a shame that Bangladesh continues to slip in the World Press Freedom Index for the fifth successive year. In the latest index published by Paris-based Reporters Sans Frontiers (Reporters Without Borders) on Wednesday, Bangladesh slipped one notch to 163 out of 180 countries. According to the Press Freedom Index 2024 published on Friday by Reporters Without Borders, Bangladesh was ranked 146th in 2017 and 2018, but since then maintained a consistent fall slipping 17 notches over the last...
Z A M Khairuzzaman : Exploitation of the workforce by employers, who pay little attention towards securing the workers’ livelihoods,...
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is an important state organisation and people have the :right to know about what is happening inside it. This is the reason journalists go to the central bank to collect news. Unfortunately anyone who joins the Central Bank as governor seems to fear facing the media and journalists. The central bank’s decision came at a moment when the banking sector is facing stringent criticism over issues such as merger and default loan. Are the central bank...
BANGLADESH’S recent economic surge has been remarkable, positioning it as a regional leader. However, maintaining this momentum and achieving the ambitious 7 per cent annual growth target necessitates a focus on domestic capacity building. The Asian Development Bank’s Country Director, Edimon Ginting, rightly emphasizes the need for strengthening domestic capacity across various sectors. A key concern lies in the banking sector, where limited capital availability for private investors and high non-performing loans restrict the flow of funds crucial for economic...
Dr. Forqan Uddin Ahmed : May 1 is widely known as International Labour Day, a day when we celebrate the...
Bangladesh is in the throes of a crisis unlike any other. The country is experiencing its longest and most severe heatwave on record, with temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius. To make matters worse, the nation is grappling with crippling power cuts, leaving millions without relief from the scorching heat. This confluence of factors has created a perfect storm of suffering. People are forced to endure scorching temperatures without respite, even in their homes. Farmers struggle to irrigate their parched...
Dr. Matiur Rahman : Prof Dr. Shahida Akhter was a renowned pediatrician who worked tirelessly for almost three decades of...
A recent raid on a jail in Jashore for drug trafficking exposes a deeply troubling reality: Bangladeshi prisons themselves have become breeding grounds for the illegal drug trade. This isn’t a one-off incident. Guards, entrusted with maintaining order and rehabilitation, are actively participating in smuggling and selling narcotics within prison walls. The statistics paint a grim picture. Overcrowded facilities, with a population double their capacity, create a desperate environment. A third of inmates are drug-related offenders, fueling a demand met...
Lt Col Mohammad Anisuzzaman, PhD, AEC : Bangladesh Army has been playing a tremendous role in Bangladesh’s progress since 1971....
The relentless heatwave gripping the nation has made life unbearable for everyone. But for expecting mothers, the scorching temperatures pose an even greater challenge. Carrying a new life adds another layer of vulnerability, making them more susceptible to heatstroke, dehydration, and a range of other complications. Studies reveal a disturbing trend: with every degree Celsius rise in temperature, the risk of stillbirths and premature deliveries increases by 5 per cent. This stark statistic underscores the urgency of safeguarding expecting mothers...