Tackling poverty and inequality
The recently released 2024 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) reveals an alarming extent of poverty in Bangladesh. According to the report, jointly published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative of the Oxford University, a staggering 41.7 million people, or nearly a...
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War on dengue in a new light
Till Saturday, October 19, this month, 78 people have died of dengue fever, while the total number of dengue-related fatalities so far reached 241, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Meanwhile, 1,121 have been hospitalised with dengue, while some 15,000 have been infected with the vector-borne disease...
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Cancellation of national days
Not all national days are government holidays, but some are. Of the eight national days set for cancellation, only two ---the March 17 birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujib and the August 15 anniversary of his death ---were government holidays. Yet national days are special in their own unique ways. The...
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Navigating new financial landscape
The rise of digital banking is reshaping management of our finances, raising questions about the future of traditional banking. Consumers now expect convenience and accessibility for them to handle their money anytime, anywhere. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this trend, as many turned to online banking to avoid in-person visits. Fintech...
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Sustainable irrigation for ecological stability
As an agrarian nation, Bangladesh heavily relies on irrigation as a vital source of water for agricultural activities. The predominant use of fuel-based irrigation methods poses significant environmental and economic challenges. According to a 2023 report, diesel powers a staggering 1.2 million pumps, while only 0.43 million of them operate...
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