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
Political hegemony often imposes language and cultural hegemonies. The dismantling of colonial power following the World War II may have withdrawn the political stranglehold across the continents but the influence of the two others refuses to go. This subcontinent and the French colonies in Africa
Of the birds that live close to human habitation, crow is one. Although unlike sparrows which fabricate their nests in strategic corner of a house, the clever crows build their nests not exactly within a residence but at more strategic points such as on a tree or electric poles. Not far from human
Bangladesh's healthcare system has achieved notable success over the decades, particularly in immunization, maternal health, and infectious disease control. These accomplishments are widely recognized both nationally and internationally. Yet, despite this progress, foundational weakness continues t
As a development analyst, I have spent much of my career studying how large infrastructure projects alter regional economies. Too often, such projects promise transformation but leave behind only partial gains. Rooppur, however, tells a different story. What is unfolding in this quiet corner of Pab
Is Bangladesh a nation of forgers? When such denigration comes from none other than the head of the government, one who is a recipient of the highest award on offer in the world, people cannot but look askance. In fact, any generalised perception of any race, people or nation is faulty. But this ki
GENERAL EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING IN FOG From the cab, we do not see the tracks ahead. It just looks like a white wall, and we drive through that. Navigating fog is like driving blindfolded. We sound the whistle frequently, at least four times in a minute. Depending on fog density, we drive at reduced
The 'Pale Blue Dot', as the voyager took a last look at this planet, is a disturbing image in terms of our place in the universe. This enormity of creation makes one feel very humble. Living on this dot are us, species of varying sizes from small to large, ants to elephants. Each species is an enti
Volumes have been written about sports but followers or fans are hardly lucky enough to draw attention even remotely similar to professional games and sports personalities. But without spectators or viewers no sport or game is what it is. The size of spectators on the gallery may vary depending on
Economic development and good governance depend not merely on the availability of resources, but on how efficiently, transparently, and effectively those resources are planned, managed, and utilized. In this context, the three Ps-Public Financial Management (PFM), Project Management (PM), and Publ
In 1862, Britain's colonial rulers laid the first railway tracks in what is now Bangladesh. The Financial Express speaks to George McCrudden, a young train driver in London whose work contributes to the continuation of a long legacy that is cherished in both countries Dense fog hung over the track
There is a kind of conversation that does not rely on sound-no voices, no noise, yet full of meaning. Hands move, facial expressions change, and bodies lean forward or step back a little. This is how the stories are told, situations are explained, and feelings are shared. Many people think sign la
