Bangladesh's growing focus on ICT and connectivity as a foundation for future economic development is both timely and well placed. Reliable, high-speed internet is central to productivity, innovation, and long-term growth. As this foundation expands, the next challenge is ensuring it operates as ef
The exponential proliferation of followers of the satirical "Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)" on social media sites is a clear sign that people, particularly the young generations, are not happy with the existing system of governance in India. This parodic imitation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Walk into any tech hub in Dhaka these days and you will hear the same conversation repeated in different accents: artificial intelligence is changing everything, and those who move fast will eat the lunch of those who hesitate. From the cramped freelancer co-working spaces of Dhanmondi to the gleam
Bangladesh's business landscape is often described with a headline statistic: more than 300,000 entities are registered with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC). This figure is quoted routinely — by policymakers, development economists, multilateral agencies, and business
The relevant authorities within our government related to Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment need to try and resolve and overcome some of the continuing challenges faced abroad by our expatriate workers. This aspect is significant for us because the process not only provides employment abro
After the brutal rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Dhaka's Mirpur, a journalist took to Facebook, praying that the Almighty may never bless his family with a daughter in his lifetime. His words speak about the terror and desperation felt by many parents today in our country. In many soci
When we scroll through social media and laugh at a 'funny' video, do we ever pause to wonder: whose life is being shattered for our momentary amusement? We define our progress through technological achievements. But is it how it should be? Should not our advancement lie in knowledge, values, and e
Unarguably, Donald Trump's just concluded visit to China has not been redolent of legendary veni, vidi, vici vintage. Some commentators have described it as a pathetic disaster and a landmark diplomatic faux pas the like of which has not been seen in recent years. The sound bites accompanied by the
There is no exact statistics on how many children live on the sidewalks of Dhaka and elsewhere in Bangladesh. A Unicef report published in March 2024 said more than 3.4 million children find themselves in 'street situations' in Bangladesh without parental care. Some reports say the number is higher
Media feed on measles is confusing, to say the least. The daily updates of confirmed death from the measles and its symptoms may be necessary for academic records but to families suffering the tragic loss of budding lives it is meaningless. Since mid-March until May 16, the highly contagious diseas
Inflation is resurging once again after a brief respite, raising serious concern among people in lower-income brackets about the cost of living. Prices of almost all essential commodities have gone up, and all modes of transportation have become costlier since the government increased fuel prices l
Bangladesh has seen a rapid growth in its cosmetic industry over the last few decades because of rising disposable incomes, changing lifestyle habits, the influence of social networking sites and increased awareness of beauty by people of all ages. At present, cosmetics such as those of top-quality
The opinion article "Making Crop Insurance a Reality" of this esteemed daily on May 11, 2026 rightly highlighted the growing vulnerability of agriculture due to climate change and natural calamities. The concern is genuine and timely. Floods, droughts, cyclones, salinity intrusion, pest attacks and
