It is universally accepted that energy is a sine qua non for the all round development of a nation - socially, industrially and agriculturally. But poor countries are lagging behind in this vital sector compared to the developed ones. Under this circumstance, the global rich countries with high e

The killings of journalists are on the rise globally. Most journalists are being targeted and persecuted for investigating and reporting about organised crimes, corruption and other ills of society. They are being targeted by criminals, terrorists and many others simply for doing their jobs. The C

A great opportunity has come before the nation in the form of an agricultural system from the south-central coastal districts of the country. This opportunity should be explored and materialised scientifically as far as possible to ease the pressure on shrinking number of cultivable lands. &nb

In the face of growing alarm of global climate change due to the burning of fossil fuels, the concept of renewable energy is gradually gaining importance across the world. The World Bank (WB) has approved US$ 185 million to help Bangladesh add up to 310 Megawatt (MW) in renewable energy generation

The concept of microfinance as a successful poverty alleviation method gained popularity around 1904. More than 100 years later, it is now being used as an effective mechanism to cut poverty for marginalised people. Bangladesh has made commendable progress in alleviating poverty and hunger in the c

Bottled water consumption has gained popularity in the country over the past decade or so. This is because most people from all walks of life seem to consider these as 'safe and healthy' against tap water. Recent news that five companies, which are allowed to sell water in bottles and jars, provid

The rising United States (US) interest rates, tanking emerging market currencies and a bitter US-China trade spat could push the world towards its next financial crisis. But still there is time to avert such disaster. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned at an annual meeting with the Wor

Countries responsible for global carbon emissions should provide sufficient financial and technical support to the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), including Bangladesh, to tackle the adverse impacts of climate change. Despite having little contribution to global carbon emission, the LDC are beari