For whom is student evaluation of teaching necessary?

What we euphemistically call student evaluation of teaching is, in fact, a “Customers Satisfaction Survey.”
6 April 2024

Tax on private universities: Must we make education more costly?

This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.
5 April 2024

Ensuring digital safety for the wellbeing of early learners

In this journey to ensure safe digital spaces for the well-being of our children, conversations between parents and children are critical.
5 April 2024

In the era of social media, legacy media is indispensable

However, this is not to say that social media does not have its merits.
5 April 2024

Navigating masculinities in Dhaka’s slums

Not all men are equal under the patriarchy.
5 April 2024

Why do so many Bangladeshi migrant workers die abroad?

Bangladesh needs to take initiative to investigate migrant workers' deaths and ensure proper compensation from the destination countries.
5 April 2024

Political will key to effective UPR implementation

The Bangladesh government has again taken a protective stance regarding the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations.
4 April 2024

Fire drills for business premises are a must  

In addition to practical benefits, fire drills also contribute to building confidence and resilience between employees.
4 April 2024

Nato is not a hegemonic burden

Why is US paying twice as much as the average Nato ally when it is geographically removed from all major conflict zones?
4 April 2024

The lingering trails of poverty in Bangladesh

While the term ‘development’ can have many meanings, poverty remains a necessary issue for policy and action.
4 April 2024

Energy price hikes make clean energy compelling for Bangladesh

A brief survey of around 40 industries by the IEEFA indicates that the industry sector has significant untapped energy efficiency potential.
4 April 2024

Keeping children under parental care must be a top priority

Family is the most important social structure to ensure a child’s growth in every respect.
3 April 2024

Pathways to homes for street children

Bangladesh’s juvenile justice system should be enhanced to deliver rehabilitative services for youths involved with crimes.
3 April 2024

An anatomy of interest rates

Banks determine their lending interest rates based on the cost of borrowing, non-fund operating costs, margin for default risk, and desired profit margin.
3 April 2024

Growing rural-urban education divide is hurting Bangladesh's future

The rural-urban education divide can perpetuate inequality and hinder the overall development of the country.
3 April 2024

What are we doing for people with autism?

Has the government truly done enough for children and people with ASD and their parents?
2 April 2024

With the UNSC ceasefire, Israel is exposed and isolated

However, US did make it clear why Washington did not vote in favour of the affirmative resolution—because it does not provide for “condemnation of Hamas.”
2 April 2024

Bangladesh's struggle with GHG emissions in textile and RMG

Growth is crucial, but it should never come at the expense of the environment and human life.
2 April 2024

Harvesting resources from nature, safely

A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions can mitigate the global warming process.
1 April 2024

Renewable energy needs proactive financial boost

Recent observations reveal a concerning trend of underfunding in renewable energy projects.
1 April 2024