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RMG workers' demands met, time to move ahead

Following the latest unrest among RMG workers for about two months in the two major manufacturing hubs at Ashulia and Gazipur driven by demands for implementing minimum wage and other job-related benefits, the agreement reached between the factory owners and protesting workers should defuse tension. The agreement came at a...

Daunting challenge of building discrimination-free society

The transformation of the modest one-point non-political quota reform student movement into nine-point political agitation following the death of six protestors including Abu Syed, and its successful culmination in bringing a powerful regime down are unique in history. There were student movements before and those were not confined to this...

Soil health and future of food security

Soil health is a multifaceted concept that refers to soil's ability to function as a vital living ecosystem sustaining living organisms while also maintaining environmental sustainability. Healthy soil is the foundation of global food production and environmental sustainability. It supports plant and animal life as well as contributes to sustainable...

Stop common room culture

The common room culture in public universities is a damaging practice that negatively affects the university environment. It disrupts the healthy and enriching atmosphere of student halls, turning them into overcrowded, unsanitary spaces that resemble slums. With eight to ten people crammed into a room designed for just two or...

Digital transformation's impact on economy

In recent years, Bangladesh has made significant progress in adopting digital technologies, which have reshaped various sectors, including finance, education, healthcare, and trade. The growth of mobile banking and digital financial services, such as bKash and Nagad, has played a remarkable role in promoting financial inclusion. Today, a large number...

Nurturing youth entrepreneurship

Youth entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in addressing Bangladesh's rising unemployment. With a significant proportion of the population under the age of 30, the country has immense potential to harness the creativity and passion of its youth to drive economic growth. However, young people often face disadvantages such as limited...