Fuel rationing and national reality

The war between Iran on one side and the United States and Israel on the other is wreaking havoc on the global energy market. With the Strait of Hormuz facing disruption, the ripple effects are being felt far beyond the Middle East since this narrow passage carries a third of...

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New govt exposed to big economic shocks

Within a week of taking the oath, the newly elected government of Bangladesh has come under heavy geopolitical and economic pressure. The United States (US) and Israel's joint invasion of Iran, which began on February 28, has already turned the Middle East into a war zone, as Iran is fighting...

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Is a third language necessary in schools?

The education ministry's recently unveiled 12-point reform plan to update the national curriculum contains several notable recommendations. Among them, the proposal to increase the education budget to five per cent of GDP stands out as both timely and necessary. Bangladesh has long spent less on education than many comparable countries,...

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