Opinion

Armed Forces Must Not Be Dragged through the Dirt

—Audite Karim— Bangladesh Armed Forces are the symbol of our national unity and the protectors of our sovereignty. They are institutions of pride and honour for the nation. Therefore, as

Why Bangladesh missed the global education rankings

—Md Farooque Hossain— In an increasingly interconnected world, the quality of a nation’s education system plays a pivotal role in shaping its global standing. For Bangladesh, a country with a

Echoes of Tulip Mania in our economy

—AKM Sayedad Hossain— The tale of Tulip Mania in 17th century Netherlands remains one of the most infamous examples of speculative excess in economic history. At its peak, the price

Let’s aim for a future built on equality, inclusion

—Runa Khan— Envision a world where equality is not a hope but a reality, where every individual, regardless of gender, has the freedom and opportunity to shape their future. A

Can Bangladesh’s single-use plastic crackdown succeed?

—Kamran Reza Chowdhury— Political divisions and industry influence derailed the country’s pioneering 2002 ban on polythene bags. Can the new government enforce lasting change with its new ban? In 2002,

Why Bangladeshis flee for medical treatment, and how to stop it

—Dr Shamsad Mortuza— Exactly five years ago, on March 8, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) announced that three patients had tested positive for COVID-19. Ten days