Opinion

Opinion

Reader Submission / The need to transform Bangladesh’s education system

Education should not merely be a tool for securing jobs.

3w ago

Reader Submission / An experience of a lifetime at COP16 in Riyadh

Last year, I was invited to the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December 2 to December 13, 2024.

3w ago

Opinion / Bangladesh’s match against Singapore can be a turning point in our footballing history

With so much to look forward to, Bangladeshi football fans are counting the days left to face Singapore.

1m ago

Opinion / Mindless littering and our inability to keep our streets clean

Teaching someone the collective responsibility of keeping a city clean feels like trying to empty the Buriganga with a teacup.

1m ago

Opinion / The need for a workforce planning roadmap for Bangladesh and what to do

Bangladesh needs to develop a comprehensive workforce planning roadmap to accommodate 100 million workers over the next decade.

2m ago

How digital transformation is reshaping everything we know

Digital transformation enhances innovation and competitive advantage of any organization by encouraging innovation, business models, products and services.

3m ago

Is a transformational leadership style the best way to overcome work stress?

Transformational leaders often influence and inspire employees of the organisation to find their core passion so that they can go beyond the asked expectations.

3m ago

Living in fear: I am so tired of being a woman these days

Why, in 2025, am I still mapping out my movements as if walking through a battlefield?

4m ago

Why online classes during Ramadan should be the standard

It has been difficult for schools to accommodate a vacation throughout Ramadan. However, what makes it unacceptable is not opting for online classes.

2y ago

The BCS obsession of public university students

Why do many public university students abandon their majors to become BCS cadres?

2y ago

Should menstrual leaves be issued in educational institutions?

Menstruation, one of the most normal bodily functions, has been branded as taboo since the beginning of time.

2y ago

Are private universities ready for a two-semester system?

The scenario here has been nothing but rushed and confusing.

2y ago

Do university rankings reflect reality?

Do rankings serve any purpose other than boosting institutional pride?

2y ago

The unwanted necessity of coaching centres

Given the current quality of education, a lion’s share of students needs extra guidance to understand complex topics.

2y ago

No science, arts or commerce in secondary education: A good idea?

The new curriculum subjects include Life and Livelihood, Digital Technology, Well-Being, and Art and Culture, while all students will be required to study Science and Social Science.

4y ago

A way to evaluate student performance

How do you measure a student's progress? Grades may not be it.

6y ago
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