Developing a pre-poll cybersecurity wall
With the 13th parliamentary election drawing closer and campaigns launched by different political parties going to start in full swing soon, the cyberspace is abuzz. So, alongside an expected atmosphere of festive electioneering, there are also the dangers of a rising spate of cybercrimes. Evidently, the situation calls for strengthening...
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Dignified farewell to Begum Zia
As an ending, it was the height of dignity. Hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshis from across the country gathered to pay their last respects, alongside foreign delegates, as she was laid to rest with full state honours beside her husband. This collective act of homage stood as a final testament...
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Year 2026 and a few key anniversaries
Another year on the Gregorian calendar, the globally accepted civil calendar, began two days ago on Thursday. People around the world enthusiastically welcomed 2026. Celebrating the night of December 31 to say goodbye to the old year and greet January 1 is mainly a Western tradition. Over the decades, however,...
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Blue poison in the warmth of fire
For generations, warming ourselves by a small fire made of straw or dry leaves has been a familiar winter habit. Today, that simple practice has turned into a silent death trap. In many places, people now burn plastic, polythene, rubber, or old tires instead of natural fuel. We enjoy the...
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Session jam crisis
Session backlog is one of the major problems of Bangladesh's higher education system. This issue has long been a deep-rooted crisis in public universities, hindering students' academic progress and future planning. The primary cause of this problem is the failure to complete the syllabus on time. Although classes, examinations and...
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