Research, knowledge for climate resilience
When the developed nations are yet to get the priorities in terms of global warming right, countries like Bangladesh are not expected to have enviable records on such issues. But much as such countries may be the least contributor to environmental pollution leading to worsening climate, their stake is higher...
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Next national polls: Are our police ready?
With the next national elections likely in February next year, public focus has sharply turned to the capacity and readiness of the Bangladesh Police. Can the force -- long criticised for being politicised, misuse of power, and erosion in professionalism --regain the trust necessary to play its central role in...
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Not a budget of dream!
The interim government's Finance Adviser, Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, in response to criticism of the just-approved budget for FY 2025-26 that it followed an 'old road', came out forcefully saying that it was rather a 'highway born out of the old road'. The argument he produced to answer his critics is...
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Entrepreneurs need support, not just praise
Young entrepreneurs are often praised at various conferences both online and offline. But behind the applause, many entrepreneurs are quietly struggling. The problem isn't a lack of ambition or creativity. It's the absence of tangible, practical support.Young people across Bangladesh are launching startups with minimal resources, often relying on social...
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Dog bite remains a public health concern
Dog bites have long been a neglected but persistent public health challenge in Bangladesh. Each year, thousands of people particularly children and the poor fall victim to stray dog attacks, often resulting in physical trauma, psychological distress, and in worst cases, death from rabies. Despite various interventions by the government...
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