—Serajul Islam Choudhury— These stories are not new; they are well-known and often repeated—on the streets, in newspapers. Daily papers revolve around stories, particularly two types that readers find compelling:
—Nishat Tasnim— As a researcher working across erosion-prone chars (accreted river islands), urban slums, and faltering resettlement sites, I have witnessed a harrowing cycle: Families losing ancestral homes to rising
—Abul Kalam Mohammad Humayun Kabir— The post-WWII recoveries of Germany and Japan remain iconic examples of national rebirth and rapid reconstruction after complete devastation. Within a decade, both nations had
—Audite Karim— The Iran-Israel war has shaken the entire world. Concerns about the global economy are mounting. Regardless of how long this war continues or in what direction it progresses,
—Mamun Rashid— In a small village in northern Bangladesh, a mother holds her sick child close, waiting for the only health worker who visits the area once a week. This
—MS Siddiqui— Increasing inequality is a serious issue in developing countries. Both social and economic disparities are growing-while the rich are becoming wealthier, the middle class is shrinking, and the