An article regarding the Bangladesh audit market has indicated that the top 100 audit firms conduct 87 per cent of audits, i.e., the overwhelming majority of statutory audits, with individual partners at leading firms reportedly signing off on as many as 388 audits per year. At the first glance, th
Bangladesh's economy is now very big. After 55 years, the size of the country's economy has increased a lot. Our population has also increased. In 1971, the population was only 75 million, now it stands at more than 180 million. As the economy has grown, so has corruption and various disasters. On
Humans are not certainly known for the strongest physical power. At the top of the raw power order among land animals, elephant has no match. Then come rhinoceroses, hippopotamus, bison, buffalo and the likes. Yet these animals are not called the king of the wild. A far smaller animal, lion holds t
International Women's Day, observed every year on March 8, is more than a symbolic celebration of women's achievements. It is a global moment of reflection on the progress made toward gender equality and the challenges that remain. In 2026, the observance carries special significance because the wo
War is in human blood. In case of contentious issues, first there is a war of words and then conflicting claims leading to physical violence. It may be inter and intra-family feuds, clannish or tribal conflicts, violence between two villages or municipality wards, onslaught by nations against each
As I sit in my office, the familiar hum of a university campus filtering through the door, I am struck by a quiet realization. This International Women's Day, as the world rallies behind the theme "Give to Gain," I find myself looking at my students through the dual lens of an educator and a daught
Traditionally, weddings are a form of celebration where family, friends enjoy food and music, following the custom while two people get married. Nonetheless, within the recent past, the nature of wedding ceremonies within South Asia has been changing from being mere cultural events to, basically, c
February 21 is the self-awakening day to the Bengali nation. Through the Language Movement, Bengalis realized that state identity is not built on religion. It is built by language and culture. This realization led to the rise of Bengali nationalism which later played a decisive role in the birth of
Bangladesh's economy is significantly supported by expatriates' income, or remittances. Millions of Bangladeshi workers employed across the globe enrich the country's foreign exchange reserves through their labour, skills, and sacrifice. The money they send not only supports the reserves but also p
With so much infighting around, from schoolroom killings to ethnic cleansing, the world today is a violent place to live in. More so with the rise of social media. It quickly exposes the wrongdoings that would have otherwise remained hidden under the carpet. Rich or poor, anyone can be caught unawa
Who says beggars have no choice? They surely have choices for selecting their way of drawing their would-be benevolent public's attention. The range of ways to attract notice is vastly wide. Some of those are ingenious and some others are crude or macabre and still some others are in between the tw
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims, marked by self-control, spiritual purification, and worship. However, this period also presents special challenges for industrial establishments in safeguarding workers' well-being and maintaining a healthy and balanced work environment. Long abstinence from foo
For nearly two decades, Bangladesh's banking sector has remained under persistent public scrutiny. While weaknesses in governance and financial discipline are not new, the scale and frequency of mismanagement have intensified markedly over the last 10 to 15 years. Rising non-performing loans, repea
