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
Empowering local governments, which are directly elected by the people, has long been on the agenda of successive governments. So, the recommendations made in this regard by the Local Government Reform Commission (LGRC) in its report do seriously deserve due consideration of all concerned. The prop
The recommendations made by the Reform Commission on Women's Affairs in its report submitted to the chief adviser on Saturday bear special significance at a time when the country has been witnessing a fresh spate of gender violence including sexual abuse and aggression. As many as 433 reform propos
Lower operational expenses and streamlined regulations are two of the most critical factors that contribute to entrepreneurial growth, investment, and job creation. Recognising this, governments worldwide are seeking ways to reduce the cost of doing business and create investment-friendly environme
The three-month pause on "reciprocal" tariffs announced by the Trump administration for all countries except China leaves a narrow window for action. While three months is scarcely enough time for any government to negotiate a complex trade deal, this is the timeframe within which Bangladesh must o
The interim government is reportedly going to be tightfisted while preparing the next national budget with a view to curbing inflation. It aims to bring the inflation down to 6.5 per cent by the next fiscal year (FY2025-26). However, in the current fiscal (FY2024-25) under the revised budget, the F
The recent high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Adviser of the interim government has reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category in 2026. With this, any lingering uncertainty about deferring the transition has effectively been dispelled. As the
The brokers' outfit of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) known as the DSE Brokers Association (DBA) has rightly complained that with no representation from the secondary market at the last week's investment summit in Dhaka, the step-brotherly attitude of the government towards the country's capital ma
Just days after the investment summit was held where investors from home and abroad were welcomed by the interim government with open arms, the country's energy regulator in a paradoxical move reportedly hiked up gas price for new industrial and captive power plant connections by 33 per cent.
Today's crimson glow of the eastern sky is special as it marks the dawning of the Bangla New Year 1432. Ingrained in the Bangalee ethos, the Pahela Boishakh is a highly cherished occasion. It is festival time as well as a time for starting afresh after the solemn observance of Chaitra Sangkranti -
