Capital market calls for massive reform
The importance of the capital market, which acts as a bridge between the savers and those looking for capital such as businesses as well as governments, cannot be overstated. In fact, it helps channel savings into productive investments. Unfortunately, in Bangladesh, the general investors are yet to consider the stock...
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Why viva voce for secondary education is needed
How profoundly examination systems shape students' intellectual and personal growth is no common knowledge. But meaningful reforms in student assessment can work wonder. Today's education system in Bangladesh is the last thing to produce confident, articulate individuals. As students graduate from secondary school, higher secondary or even university, it becomes...
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Media reform and journalism
One of the most significant outcomes of the student-led mass uprising in July last year has been the substantial improvement in the media space, providing a much-needed breathing space for the mass media and opening the window of professional journalism to a large extent. While the freedom of the press...
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Mental health centre in name only
Mental health, like physical health, is an essential part of leading a good and meaningful life. Yet, it is overlooked, especially among youth at universities. At Jagannath University (JnU), mental health support centre exists only on paper. Today, university students face immense pressure due to academic requirements as well as...
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