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Welcome move to reduce citizens' healthcare costs

The incumbent BNP government's health sector allocation in the proposed budget for the next financial year (FY2026-27) marks a clear departure from those of the previous governments. Historically, the health sector allocations were not only routinely kept below 1.0 per cent of the GDP, but also a large part of...

What Bangladesh can learn from Iran war

There is often a reluctance to discuss military matters in public. In mainstream discourse, far more attention is devoted to diplomacy, development and cooperation and there is nothing wrong with that preference as far as it goes. But when wars are raging on multiple fronts across the world including in...

Will budget prioritise public transport?

The newly-elected government will present its first budget in parliament on Thursday. Most of the proposed measures are already set by the finance minister, with only a few last-minute changes expected. Still, talks about the 2026-27 (FY27) budget are ongoing, and new suggestions are being reviewed. The finance minister says...

Need for expansion of renewable energy

For Bangladesh to sustain the growth of its manufacturing industry, a reliable and affordable power supply is essential. However, the sector is currently facing a severe crisis due to rising fuel prices. Excessive dependence on imported fuels and other inputs required for power generation has significantly increased production costs, making...

AI: A threat to human thinking?

Artificial intelligence is a tool that is meant to assist humans, but many are using it as a substitute for their own efforts. As a result, people are becoming sluggish, their thinking abilities are declining and their creative development is being hindered. This is very worrying.There are three groups of...