Opinion

Youth Unemployment – A Ticking Time Bomb for Our Nation

—Ferdous Ahmed Labib— The issue of youth unemployment in Bangladesh is gradually becoming a ticking time bomb that demands urgent national attention. Thousands of young men and women complete their

We must adopt climate-smart urea management

—Dr Mohammad Kamruzzaman Milon— Bangladesh is one of the world’s largest rice-producing countries, where rice is not just a staple food but also the backbone of the agricultural economy. Farmers

Decentralising Bangladesh is the way to efficient governance, equitable development

—AKM Sayedad Hossain— Bangladesh, a nation of remarkable resilience and ambition, faces immense governance challenges due to its extraordinary population density. With over 1,300 people per sq-km as of now

Eid in a time of uncertainty and change

—Dr Shamsad Mortuza— For those who have fasted for a month, the morning breakfast before heading for the Eid-ul-Fitr jamaat feels slightly odd. The otherwise familiar mealtime feels unfamiliar, and

How China’s green energy strategy can inspire Bangladesh

—Naziba Basher— China has emerged as a global leader in the green energy sector, making significant strides in transitioning to renewable and sustainable energy sources. This is a crucial part

Transport operators won’t listen to reason

—SYED FATTAHUL ALIM— This Eid-ul-Fitr is going to draw bigger homebound crowds at the bus and launch terminals, railway stations and airports. One of the reasons for this is that