In medical science, amputation becomes the only option when a limb is so severely damaged or infected that it poses a direct threat to the patient's overall health and survival. This decisive measure prevents the spread of infection, isolating the problem to protect the rest of the body. The situat
The interim government, in its pursuit of recovering assets laundered abroad by powerful actors, now weighs the option of financial settlements as a pathway for restitution. Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur reportedly made this disclosure in a recent interview with The Financial Time
The urgency of framing a law to safeguard farmlands from being irreversibly reduced in size due to natural causes such as river erosion as well as human actions triggering climate change cannot be overstated. Efforts to this end have been made by the land ministryin the past, for instance, in the f
Raw hide trade, following the Eid-ul-Azha, is facing serious disruptions, sending distress signals not only to those directly engaged in the business but also to the leather industry as a whole. Seasonal traders, who collect raw hides from across the country during the Eid season, are finding it in
Festival time is cherished because of escape from the drudgery or monotonous routine life. But it is also a time when mass movement of holidaymakers takes place. When the rush of people is overwhelming, there is always some apprehension of road accidents, given the systemic weakness in traffic mana
The provision of submitting Proof of Submission of (Tax) Return (PSR) as a prerequisite for accessing various services from the government departments and financial institutions incorporated by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) during the pre-interim government period still remains intact. Eviden
Eid-ul-Azha, the second of the two great festivals of the Muslim Ummah, is primarily a festival of sacrifice. But this festival assumes a unique spiritual significance with the performance of hajj scheduled for the 10th day of the twelfth and final month of Dhu al-Hijja on the Islamic calendar. Haj
As expected, the national budget for the 2025-26 financial year, unveiled by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday last, lacked the usual ambience, uproar, and thumping of tables by lawmakers -- whether elected genuinely or otherwise -- in parliament. Yet many listened to the budget speech,
Agriculture in Bangladesh has improved appreciably and the main driver of it is undoubtedly technology. Yet the advancement falls short of the quantum leap technology has taken in the developed countries of the world. Japan has long been a pioneer in this field. China with the largest population un
Waterlogging has long been a chronic civic menace in Dhaka, yet it remains largely unchecked and appears to be worsening with each passing year. What many dismiss as a seasonal inconvenience is, in reality, a serious public hazard. Pothole-ridden roads, open drains, and missing manhole covers pose
