The interim government's decision to increase food aid through vulnerable group feeding assistance during the lean days of ban on fishing to the fishermen families is a commendable move. Notably, the fishing ban comes on two occasions for 22 days between October 12 and November 2 to protect m
Poverty has occupied the central stage of development thinking. In fact, development is about improvement in the income level and basic living standards of the common people. It should focus first and foremost on addressing poverty among the masses. It is because of this, the World Bank (WB), the m
Over the last couple of years, several members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have been negotiating issues still not covered by the multilateral trade negotiations under the WTO framework, thereby bypassing the multilateral approach. The result of the move is a rise in talks on plurilateral
During his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly at the beginning of this month, Chief Adviser Professor Mohammad Yunus voiced a sentiment that revealed his government's growing frustration with India. In an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan, clips of which have been making the rounds,
The observance of the World Teachers' Day on October 5 was mostly a muted affair in this country. There is nothing to be surprised at the event passing so quietly. In a country where teachers, particularly those of the primary and secondary schools, are systematically neglected, why should such a d
Bangladesh has witnessed an exponential growth of universities during the one and a half decades tenure of the ousted Awami League government. During this period, 87 universities, both public and private, were established, raising the total number of universities to 170 (55 public and 115 private).
For decades, policymakers, labour rights activists and economists in Bangladesh have been drawing attention to the vast informal workforce involved with a large portion of the national economy. Despite its undeniable contribution, this sector remains excluded from official recognition, legal protec
Bangladesh's animators have been busy. For more than a decade they have produced sleek, colourful sequences for global entertainment giants -- from television commercials to mobile games -- often without anyone knowing the work was done in Dhaka rather than Delhi or Manila. The talent is there; the
Following a formal request from the interim government, the UN is going to carry out an independent review of the state of the country's economy prior to its graduation from LDC status scheduled for November 2026. The government's request came in response to the country's top business and tra
With just six months to go, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is gearing up for its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), a crucial event that most members appear indifferent to. Scheduled to take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from March 26 to 29, 2026, this conference carries a complex agenda
Audit reports are powerful documents in the world of finance. They are meant to be pillars of trust that help investors, banks, donors and regulators make sense of the often-complex world of corporate activity. As independent watchdogs, auditors provide a vital check on a company's financial health
Loss and waste of foods have ever remained a cause for serious concern. This has prompted the United Nations (UN) to observe the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (IDAFLW) since 2020. Clearly, the global attention to this critical issue was belated. Even after the UN General Ass
The International Day of Older Persons was observed on October 1 with the theme, "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights." The theme highlights that older persons, far from being passive beneficiaries, can play a transformative role in building
