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How time changes and perception of generations follows suit

How time changes and perception of generations follows suit

At a time when the Generation Z or popularly known as Gen Z is making media splashes all across the globe, there are reasons to be inquisitive about what its preceding or post-generations stood for. Its immediately preceding generation is Generation Y or Millennials born between 1980 and 1994. The


ADR the faster way of justice dispensation

ADR the faster way of justice dispensation

As Bangladesh's national elections draw closer, political pressures increase -- and their wave effects are also felt in industrial areas. Especially in industry-dense zones such as Ashulia, Savar, Gazipur, and Narayanganj, a latent instability often emerges before and after elections. This directly

Rebuilding trust, unity and a shared national future

Rebuilding trust, unity and a shared national future

Political division is a universal reality. No country in the world is free from differences in ideology, beliefs, or political allegiance. Even in the most established democracies, allegations of vote rigging, manipulation, and misinformation surface from time to time. Yet, despite these imperfect

When civilisation ceases to exist

When civilisation ceases to exist

Evolution of civilisation is a long process. From its tentative beginning, a civilisation also ascends its summit at certain point and then the decline of the process also begins. Like human species or any other living being a civilisation sees many ups and downs and ultimately meets its end. Sever

How ADR reshaping labour dispute redressal

How ADR reshaping labour dispute redressal

In this dynamic era of industrialisation, the relationship between workers and employers is not merely a legal or administrative matter -- it is one of the key pillars of a nation's economic stability, productivity, and social harmony. The better the working environment, the greater the satisfactio

Procurement vision and national security

Procurement vision and national security

A nation's procurement vision and its national security priorities are closely linked. In today's competitive geopolitical environment, procurement is no longer a routine administrative function. It plays a direct role in safeguarding sovereignty, strengthening resilience and ensuring long-term nat

Stories of rural women changing their lot

Stories of rural women changing their lot

When Shilpi from Dakshin Paikpara in Chandpur suddenly found herself in a role of raising two children alone, she feared her life had reached a dead end. Her husband had abandoned the family, and her days were spent worrying about how to manage food, school fees, and the most basic needs. Today, th

When hilshas jump on a ship out of Bay water

When hilshas jump on a ship out of Bay water

When serious issues like the February election and law and order are drawing the nation's attention, some extraordinary happenings of lighter vein are quietly doing their rounds. One such thing happened away from the land but within the country's territorial limit in the Bay of Bengal. Yes, no one

Border Road in Chittagong Hill Tracts

Border Road in Chittagong Hill Tracts

A New Road to the Future A quiet revolution is taking place in the wavy green hills of Bangladesh in one of the most distant frontiers of Bangladesh. The Border Road Project in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) which is spearheaded and implemented by Bangladesh Army is not just a road passing through t

The train to Chalan Beel

The train to Chalan Beel

I phone Pobitro Adhikary when the Dhumketu Express lurches forward at 6am, telling him we have departed from the Kamalapur railway station on time. He is my childhood friend, and we have planned a train-themed exploration of the Chalan Beel. Our destination is the Dilpasar station in Pabna, but as

Garba Labiyat: Two days in hospitality of rural CHT life

Garba Labiyat: Two days in hospitality of rural CHT life

It's a refreshing, busy, and truly once-in-a-lifetime experience, at least for now. I have just returned from Rangamati backwoods. Even after reaching Dhaka, the flashbacks are constantly running through my mind. I feel an urge to write them down, to put these thoughts into words, in hope that ever