Recovering From Covid Reinventing Our Future
Maxwell equals Rohit's record of most T20I centuries
Big-hitting Glenn Maxwell slammed a 50-ball century as Australia raced to 241-4 in the second of three Twenty20 internationals against the West Indies in Adelaide on Sunday.
Jamaica, NY: A slice of Bangladesh away from it
It was the summer of 2013, I was strolling along Jamaica’s Hillside Avenue and turning my neck every time I was hearing someone utter
Bangladesh’s well-known haats
“Haat-baar” or the weekly/fortnightly bazaars aka market day are a concept enshrined in the fabric of traditional rural Bengal. In the olden times, artisans and traders of various wares would travel from one region to another,
Food fusions Yummy or yucky?
Would you eat shorisha pizza? How about kalabhuna dumpling? Bolognese fuchka? Yes? No? Well that’s where the debate starts. First respectfully, then passionately, and then, in no time, things get out of hand!
Country roads to home: 5 most scenic roads in Bangladesh
Talking about the beauty of the country is no easy feat, still we have tried to begin somewhere and our easiest bet were the roads that evoke a sense of beauty amongst those who love to call themselves travellers.
Behind the glitz and glam of the Bangladeshi fashion industry
The allure of the fashion industry anywhere in the world is apparent, often giving out a fabricated feeling of certitude and hopefulness, when in reality there are thousands of obstacles living in ‘whispers.
Sewing for the groom: Points to remember before ordering the perfect wedding sherwani
Designers across town will vouch for the fact that although festivities calm down at the end of winter, the proverbial ‘wedding season’ is now a yearlong phenomenon.
Social media trials: Conflicting to the Legal Court Trial?
Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty— this is well-established in criminal law. According to this, the burden of proof lies on the prosecution,
What are the global challenges to democracy?
Globally, democracy is in crisis. An array of countries, from newly democratised nations to consolidated democracies, are experiencing severe backsliding.
What is required for Bangladesh’s democracy to flourish?
In his famous Gettysburg Address of 1863, Abraham Lincoln defined democracy as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”
The costs and risks associated with rapid, unplanned urbanisation
A better understanding about the increasing economic importance of urban centres in national development is needed to shift the policy rhetoric towards increased urban investment.
Community participation in disaster management
Bangladesh is undeniably the world’s most disaster-prone country. Recurring disasters demolish the economic resource base of the poor people and drain out the economic potential.
How is shrinking media space affecting our democracy?
The media is often considered to be the fourth pillar of a democracy—while the other three pillars are the legislature, executive and judiciary.
The future of renewable energy in Bangladesh
Renewable energy (RE) comprises of energy from the sun (directly), usually called solar, biomass, wind, tidal, geothermal and hydro.
Bangladesh caught in the energy transition dilemma
Human society uses 10 times more energy today than it did in the early 20th century. While wood, coal and animal power dominated the energy scenario before the Second World War, the transition to oil and gas (hydrocarbon) started in the 1940s through 1970s.
Conflict between economic development and environment
Advanced technology-based society emerged in the period following the industrial revolution in the mid-1700s. Several major factors distinguished this new form of society from the previous ones.
Nature-based solutions to our societal challenges
As we enter the third year of the Covid-19 pandemic, the societal challenges we were fighting in the pre-Covid times all got worse over the past two years—be it extreme poverty, food and water crises, biodiversity loss, ecological degradation, or climatic change and associated disasters. But, can nature still be a part of tackling these challenges?
Role of governance in mitigating the effects of climate change
Bangladesh is regarded globally as one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change impacts.
