At least 22 sectors in Bangladesh continue to pay their workers much less than what is needed to meet basic human needs.
As per proposals sent to constitution reform commission
It envisioned a republic built on the principles of equality, human dignity, and social justice
As the crimson sun rises on the first day of Baishakh, its golden rays spill over a land alive with colour, music, and tradition
Perceived to be an embodiment of the July uprising, the interim government was empowered with an overwhelming mandate for reforms.
As new US tariffs shake global trade routes, Bangladesh is pursuing a plan to reduce its trade imbalance with the US through targeted import increases, regulatory reforms and behind-the-scenes diplomacy. Bangladesh is not panicking and may even stand to gain, officials said yesterday.
For many students, pursuing higher education abroad remains an unattainable dream due to high costs and logistical challenges. However, transnational education (TNE) is reshaping the global learning landscape, offering internationally recognised degrees without the need to leave one’s home country.
Reiterating the government’s plan to hold the next general election in December, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday told police to act impartially and not give in to pressure from any group during the polls.
Hannan and Shezan, stood out as voices of defiance and etched their names into text books
Most students did not receive new textbooks on the first day of the year mainly because of printing and shipping delays.
The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has made an error in publishing the name of a July uprising martyr in one of the textbooks for fifth graders.
The new textbooks for primary and secondary students will now state that Ziaur Rahman declared the independence of Bangladesh in 1971.
Bangla and English textbooks for primary and secondary educational institutions are set to see some major changes, including the dropping of some contents related to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Emphasising the urgency of general elections, political party leaders cautioned against lowering the voting age. They argued that such a move could spark controversy and push back the polls date in the process.
The Electoral Reform Commission is likely to recommend an investigation into irregularities during the last three national polls held under ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
The interim government has decided to cancel the education policy adopted in 2010 during the Sheikh Hasina government’s tenure, describing it as “improper and unimplementable”.
The appointment of vice chancellor at public universities ultimately comes down to the candidates’ political leanings, despite repeated calls for reforming the process.
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has put on hold its initiative to prepare a comprehensive list of martyred intellectuals, who were brutally killed by Pakistani military forces with the help of local collaborators in 1971, creating uncertainty over the completion of such a list.
