Filling vacant positions in primary schools
The utter neglect and mismanagement crippling the country's primary education system have been starkly exposed by recent media reports highlighting the thousands of vacant teaching positions in primary schools including those of head teachers. Of the more than 65,000 sanctioned posts for headmasters, over 34,000 remain unfilled. This means nearly...
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SSC results expose yawning educational divide
The recently published Secondary School Certificate (SSC) results have raised more questions than can be answered. A drop of 14.95 per cent in the pass rate from the last year's 83.04 per cent has triggered a debate not only among the general public but also among educationists. Some hold the...
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Unfit vehicles pose threat to mobility
The plying of unfit vehicles across Bangladesh has remained a serious road safety hazard for a long period. Repeated alerts from safety experts and directives of the court have failed to ensure the enforcement of relevant laws thanks to rampant corruption in regulatory bodies, inertia among enforcement agencies, political influence...
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Defamation laws need reform
Can one be imprisoned simply for expressing an opinion? In Bangladesh, unfortunately, the answer is yes. Section 499 of the Penal Code still treats defamation as a criminal offence, punishable by imprisonment. This raises a critical question: should freedom of speech be curtailed in the name of protecting someone's reputation?Criminal...
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Why club experience matters
In today's competitive job landscape, opportunities are no longer scarce. With the rise of remote employment, even international companies are hiring full-time professionals across borders. Yet, despite this accessibility, many skilled individuals in Bangladesh remain underemployed, while professionals from countries like India and the Philippines continue to secure better roles...
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