As the fountainhead of Bangalee ethos, the February 21, 1952 continues to inspire the nation for scaling greater height. It grew into the unstoppable all-pervasive transcendence into the greatest achievement the Bangalees have ever made---an independent land of their own. To commemorate the sacrifi
I needed some paper work done on my passport to release a shipment of personal items at the airport. I was a faculty member at a Middle Eastern University. Pleasantries were exchanged with the officer and he assured me it would be done the next day (buqra in Arabic). I was happy and went back to th
Poush toder daak diyechhe, aay re chole, aay aay aay/ Daala je taar bhoreche aaj paaka phosole, mori haai haai haai (Poush has called you, come, come soon/the basket of it is full of ripened crops, what bliss it is!). No one else other than the bard of seasons and Nature could glorify the first mon
"Ars longa vita brevis" is a saying by history's most famous physician, Hippocrates of Greece. Translated into English, it stands as "Art is long, life is short". Here is a proverb that highlights the universal truth of art's enduring nature while the existence of the artist who creates it is brief
Driving is a skill that requires proper training, knowledge, foresight, and endurance. Skilled professional drivers play a crucial role in ensuring road safety, leading to safer roads across Bangladesh. Achieving defensive driving skills is essential to create a favourable driving environment in th
The making of a nation has many turns and twists, particularly when it has to emerge first out of the grip of a colonial power and then from an equally, if not more exploitative, intriguing and brutal neo-colonial regime. Those turns and twists mark the milestones in a nation's history. Of course,
Biopics are great aid to class room teaching besides being a source of entertainment. These are used as courses are taught at the universities. They are accompaniment to lectures on related topics such as 'A Beautiful Mind' on how a Nobel prize was won by an obstinate scientist. A lecture on Game T
The Multi-Purpose Berth (MPB) of the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is aimed at increasing productivity of the Chittagong Port by handling containers 2/3 times the normal pace. Own cranes are used for handling the containers from ships at a competitive cost like the ports in neighbouring countri
Agriculture is a cornerstone of Bangladesh's economy, contributing around 12 per cent of its GDP and providing employment to nearly 40 per cent of the population. This sector is essential for food security and economic stability, given that rice, wheat, jute, and vegetables are staple crops that no
The rapid growth of digital platforms is transforming our economic landscapes and social lives. Access to high-speed internet connections and the growing usage of digital applications, tools, and communication technologies are leading to a range of improved business outcomes, such as productivity g
As Bangladesh navigates a shifting political landscape, the call for economic inclusivity is stronger than ever. At the heart of these changes lies an urgent need to make sure that every citizen can benefit from the nation's economic progress. For a country with a rapidly expanding GDP and ambitiou
Introduction: A new dawn for private sector growth As Bangladesh comes out of the political transitions of recent times, probably in no time in its history has the need for rejuvenation of the private sector become urgent. The private sector in Bangladesh, anchored by the industries such as RMG,
It is hard to remember when Agrahayan was this chilly last time. Senior citizens may recollect that in the 50s and 60s of the past millennium, it was harvesting time of the main crop Aman paddy. In the plain lands of southern Bangladesh, paddy fields still remained submerged and the local varieties
