The clock is ticking on Bangladesh's rivers
Beyond being a mere geographical feature, Bangladesh's network of rivers has historically shaped its identity and sustained its survival. Their slow death now signals an ecological disaster that is threatening the very bases of the country's ecosystem and economy. A recent study titled "Dried-up Rivers of Bangladesh" by the River...
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Growing AI market to stir global economy
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly change the global economy in the near future due to the fast-growing competition among nations that tap its benefits. Advanced countries are well ahead in the competition thanks to their cutting-edge knowledge and technology, whereas developing nations are struggling to...
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Stop encroachment of playgrounds
Every afternoon, children from Old Dhaka's Lakshmibazar neighbourhood would gather in the area's only playground-a small open space amid a concrete jungle-to play and get a breath of fresh air. But on March 20, a local resident named Habibur Rahman was surprised when his son returned home early from the...
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Flyovers traps in Dhaka
For over a decade, flyovers have been promoted as a key solution to Dhaka's traffic congestion. However, the current scenario tells a different story. Merely constructing flyovers without proper planning and supporting infrastructure has not only failed to ease congestion but, in many cases, has worsened it.Most of Dhaka's flyovers...
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Empowering youth in the age of AI
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), there's growing concern that machines will replace human workers and create mass unemployment. However, as a university student witnessing the rapid digital transformation, I believe it's not about job loss-but job shift. For Bangladesh, the real challenge is preparing our youth to adapt...
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