NBR makes the right decision
No sooner did the public administration ministry kicked up a row over the purchase of luxury cars for ministers of the next elected government than a dilemma over imported duty-free luxury cars follows. This time, though, the disposal of 42 such special cars does not involve complexities. Imported by ministers...
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Upholding the spirit of communal harmony
For Bengalis, Sarodiyo Durga Puja is not just a religious festival. It is a season of colour, music, artistry, and togetherness. Across towns and villages, city streets and riverbanks, the goddess is welcomed home with fanfare, her clay idols crafted lovingly by artisans who inherit centuries-old traditions. In Bangladesh, where...
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Adding meaning to the recognition of Palestine
Finally, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have given formal recognition to the state of Palestine on Sunday, September 21. The three staunch supporters of Israel-they still are-have decided to accept the Palestinian people's right to statehood. So, what prompted the British Prime Minister Kier Starmer to make a break...
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Re-evaluating obsession with graduation
Recently, we saw protests in Dhaka by frustrated graduates who couldn't secure employment after graduation and rising tuition rates. It underscores an unappealing truth: our focus on four-year university degrees is leaving much too many young adults without employment while crucial industry sectors are facing shortage of skilled workers.Bangladesh produces...
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The United Nations and Palestine
The United Nations (UN) was established in 1945 to ensure global peace, security, and the protection of human rights. Its mandate included preventing wars, stopping occupations, and safeguarding oppressed peoples. Yet nearly eight decades later, conflicts, bloodshed, and human crises persist. Nowhere is this more evident than in Palestine, where...
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