Dealing with defaulted businesses
The ant-graft drive by the interim government is likely to cause some ripples, albeit adversely, on the economy. Big business conglomerates, including the S. Alam Group and the Beximco Group, are caught in the crosshairs of this drive, with their owners facing charges of massive loan default and money laundering....
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What makes Bangladesh the Country of the Year
"The winner is not the richest, happiest or most virtuous place, but the one that has improved the most in the previous 12 months", contends The Economist, one of the most prestigious British media outlets, to justify its selection of Bangladesh as the Country of the Year. If the choice...
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No compromise on cluster varsity admission test
Several public universities in Bangladesh recently announced their withdrawal from the unified cluster admission system, much to the concern of aspirant students and their guardians. The announcement came at a time when admission seekers were at the final stage of their preparation to compete for a place in a higher...
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Addressing July uprising victims' trauma
The July 2024 uprising, predominantly led by young university and college students, has changed the course Bangladesh's socio-political landscape. However, its aftermath has given rise to significant psychological challenges for those who were involved and got injured in the movement. They are now grappling with severe mental trauma. Many students...
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Elevate higher education to global standards
The sorry state of Bangladesh's higher education becomes evident each year through different global university rankings. Despite millions of students graduating annually, only around half of them manage to secure employment, leading to a growing number of educated unemployed individuals. The question necessarily arises why are our graduates struggling in...
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