Welcome bipartisan move in parliament
The National Parliament has recently witnessed something that has no precedent in the country's parliamentary history. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman rose on the floor of the House to propose the formation of a joint committee comprising members from both the treasury bench and the opposition to address the country's worsening...
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BD-US trade deal: stability bought, leverage conceded
Bangladesh did not sign the 2026 Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the United States to gain advantage -- it signed to avoid loss. That distinction is critical. This is not a deal that expands Bangladesh's economic power; it is one that stabilises access while gradually conceding leverage. In effect, Bangladesh has...
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Reforming student politics
Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee gave vent to national sentiment when he called upon the Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday to initiate a discussion on the issue of student politics, saying that the current generation doesn't like aggressive student politics. His comment came amid a tense situation in numerous...
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E-sports - the next frontier of digital economy
Competitive gaming is no longer confined to entertainment in Bangladesh; it is emerging as a significant economic force. With the global e-sports market valued at $2.1 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $7.5 billion by 2030, Bangladesh finds itself at a critical juncture.The numbers are compelling. The country now...
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Shortage of nurses
The shortage of nurses remains a major obstacle to improving the quality of healthcare services in Bangladesh. Government hospitals are severely understaffed, with the number of nurses far below the growing patient load. This imbalance is a key cause of strain in the country's medical system.According to the World Health...
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