Tapping into China’s industrial relocation / A golden opportunity for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has always been a viable destination for Chinese firms as it offers some significant benefits that Chinese companies enjoy at home.

DUCSU election will usher in student unity

The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.

World Cancer Day / We need a national cancer registry

Establishing a national cancer registry is crucial for advancing cancer control in Bangladesh.

Why Bangladesh struggles to attract FDI

Reversing the unsatisfactory FDI trend requires bold, forward-thinking policies and decisive action.

3d ago

Effective law and planning can control noise pollution

While addressing vehicular noise has been a focus, it is equally vital to regulate loudspeaker usage in communal and religious settings.

4d ago

The scale of the universe and our place in it

This realisation is not meant to diminish our significance, but rather to inspire awe and perspective.

4d ago

Why the seven colleges want out of Dhaka University

The demand of the students of seven colleges reflect a strong desire for autonomy and better academic conditions.

4d ago

Let the girls of Bangladesh play

What happened in Joypurhat is dangerous, not just for sports but for our future.

4d ago

The inherent discrimination in our medical admission tests

Even after all this, when the quota system in admission tests remains, it begs the question of why we still need to favour a select group while sidelining other deserving candidates.

5d ago

Public health must prioritise disease prevention

There is a common confusion around the subject of health.

5d ago

Beyond martyrdom and momentum: The matrix of the 1969 mass movement

In the history of Bangladesh’s formation and its war against the military-bureaucratic regime of Pakistan, the 1969 mass uprising is a significant milestone.

5d ago

Reforms vs election: A distracting debate

Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.

5d ago

Collective responsibility, ministerial obligations, and bureaucratic accountability

It may be noted that a minister cannot disown the stance of his ministry with regard to important policy or executive decisions.

6d ago