How do we deal with this growing trend where not only our young ones, but also our hard-earned money is going abroad?

It is because the physical nature of rivers in Bangladesh are different from that of the rivers in Western countries.

As of now, the country has lost 29,476 lives to the pandemic, and experienced more than two million infections. Of course, after the highest number of deaths in June and August of 2021, daily deaths and infections have steadily declined. Despite that, there have been reports of deaths due to Covid throughout 2022 and 2023.

Despite the international recognition, the global outpouring of support (at the time), and the crisis in Myanmar that has now escalated into civil war – the world seems to have moved on.

Most people feel an unspoken need to belong to a certain group, usually one in which you believe you do not belong.

Six years ago, there was no option for 12-year-old Moshowraf but to escape Myanmar to survive.

It is a shame that the wage board completely failed in framing and presenting acceptable recommendations on the tea workers’ wage structure.

A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded

Sustainable development cannot be achieved by destroying life and nature.

Could the debt woes of Country Garden, the behemoth Chinese real-estate developer now facing billions of dollars in losses, augur the cycle’s next turn?

It is high time our authorities dealt with loan defaulters and money launderers with utmost importance.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup concludes by crowning a new world champion, Spain, and brings an end to what has been the most scintillating four weeks of football in Australia and New Zealand.

Shouldn't our politicians focus on how to best serve the people?

While Bangladesh has been doing quite well in adapting to climate change, there is still a long way to go with not much time to waste. Serious actions need to be taken urgently to boost the country’s resilience.

It may be considered a step towards Bangladesh’s attempt to diversify exports, attract foreign investment, sign free trade agreements, and ultimately enhance economic progress.

Globalisation has played a key role in Bangladesh's rapid economic progress. Yet, current data indicates the country remains among the least globalised.

Protests by climate activists are anything but terrorism.

DSA's replacement, named the Cyber Security Act (CSA), is already another disappointment.

It is crucial to consider the consequences of our election campaigns from an environmental standpoint

Bangladesh aims to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. This means that all citizens of the country would have access to quality healthcare and financial protection.