Preparing a failsafe list of family-card holders
Successful execution of a government social-protection programme depends primarily on identification of deserving recipients. Over the past 18 years, billions of taka was distributed among people but only 50 per cent of the intended target poor received the benefits. The richest 20 per cent households grabbed 22 per cent of...
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Readying youth for an AI-driven workforce
The world has undergone many transformations and the lives of people inside it have transformed many times. From the Dark Ages to the Age of Enlightenment to the Age of Science and Technology, how people lived and earned a living has acquired different meanings at different times. Times have changed...
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GDP growth may face severe hurdles
The IMF projects Bangladesh's GDP growth at around 3.5 per cent for FY2026-27, well below the government's target of 6-6.5 per cent. Moreover, GDP growth has remained persistently weak in recent years. According to several indicators, it may not exceed 3.9 per cent in the coming years. If this trend...
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Snake menace during monsoon
The monsoon is vital for agriculture and the environment, but it also brings floods, river erosion, and waterlogging. One often-overlooked consequence is the sharp rise in snakebite incidents. As floodwaters submerge forests, fields, and burrows, snakes are forced into human settlements in search of shelter and food, increasing the risk...
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