Opinion

Budget of FY2026: CMSME and Realities

—Dr AKM Asaduzzaman Patwary— The FY2025–26 national budget of Tk7.90 trillion is positioned as equitable and pragmatic, focusing on fiscal discipline and climate resilience. It targets Tk2.30 trillion for development

Public awareness needed to address health diseases

—Dr Mohammed Mahtab Hossain Mazed— The outbreak of dengue, coronavirus, and chikungunya has been spreading in the country. Dengue and chikungunya are two mosquito-borne viral diseases, transmitted by the same

The tragedy that is Bangladesh’s health sector

—M Jahangir Alam— Issues like underinvestment, high out-of-pocket costs, and inequitable access have long plagued Bangladesh’s health care system. A lack of political will still impacts the quality of health

Toxic bites: How heavy metals are poisoning us

—Meftahul Zannat Mithila— Food safety has become a crucial public health concern globally, particularly in developing nations. Heavy metals such as arsenic (As), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and

Is Bangladesh ready for an energy transition?

—Musharraf TanseN— As climate change accelerates and the global energy landscape undergoes rapid transformation, countries like Bangladesh face a pivotal moment. Long reliant on imported fossil fuels, Bangladesh is at

Western civilisation in the dock

—Neil Ray— To say Israel is committing crimes against humanity is an understatement. The mind behind the daily routine killing of unarmed and relief-seeking hungry Palestinians is diabolical at its