The walls are closing in on the lower-income people
Inflation in Bangladesh, like the nation itself, is on the rise. The per capita income saw an 11 percent rise to USD 2,591, from an estimated USD 2,554 for 2020-21 fiscal year.
Animals in deadly captivity?
Eleven zebras, one lioness and a tiger died within a span of weeks recently at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park in Gazipur.
Where are all the money launderers?
Money laundering has become an all-pervasive problem for Bangladesh, permeating all spheres, strengthening its ever-expanding roots, like a metastatic cancer.
We must be rational in fighting the new Covid wave
In view of the surging Covid-19 cases across Bangladesh, the government issued new sets of guidelines earlier this week to curb the spread of the virus.
We must nurture a pluralistic culture
On January 12, 2022, the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of Dhaka University should have been swaying to the soulful melodies of Qawwali.
How do we keep Omicron at bay? Together.
With Omicron spreading rapidly across the world, Bangladesh is bracing itself for the battle against a potential third wave of the pandemic.
Making the most of our e-commerce sector
The e-commerce sector of Bangladesh witnessed significant growth since the outbreak of Covid-19 in March 2020.
In the shadows of violence
South Asia is home to about a quarter of the world’s population. Sprawling over eight countries, the region is a vibrant mosaic of various ethnicities, religions, cultures and languages.
As Myanmar is shred into pieces, can its people unite to stop the Tatmadaw?
We couldn’t stand to watch it so we kept our heads down, crying . . . We begged them not to do it. They didn’t care.
Supporting the hands that feed our forex reserves
Bangladesh and Malaysia have recently signed an MoU paving the way for Bangladeshi migrant workers to reap the benefits of employment opportunities in Malaysia.