18+ hour ago   (1233+ words) MD. Noor Hamza Peash Discussions about Bangladesh's economic progress often focus on ready-made garments, remittances, exports and industrialization. Agriculture receives comparatively less attention, despite its fundamental contribution to the national economy and society. In fiscal year 2025-26, agriculture contributes 10.93 percent to GDP....

18+ hour, 24+ min ago   (427+ words) Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Sunday said there is no alternative to building a strong local government system to institutionalise democracy and ensure people's participation and accountability."Unless the foundation of democracy is…...

18+ hour, 31+ min ago   (886+ words) Prime Minister's wife and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman on Sunday stressed the need for making quality healthcare accessible to every citizen of Bangladesh irrespective of income, location or social status, saying health is not…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (382+ words) Prime Minister's Finance and Planning Adviser Prof Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir on Monday stressed making investment production-oriented to create employment opportunities in the country."Bangladesh's economic strategies must be determined in line with the changing geopolitical and geo-economic situation…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (979+ words) The political transition following the July 2024 mass movement and the subsequent collapse of the prior administration initially signaled a potential institutional reset. However, the high expectations surrounding the interim administration under Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus have increasingly collided with…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1459+ words) Dr. Forqan Uddin AhmedEducation is a fundamental pillar of a nation's identity and future. Its primary goal is to enhance an individual's knowledge, conscience, morality, creativity, and human values, shaping responsible citizens. However, when education focuses solely on exam results,…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (357+ words) Despite deprivation, I will never deviate from the ideals and democratic values of nationalist said Dr Shahjahan, acting director of Cumilla Medical College (CuMC).He said, "I joined Chhatra Dal politics after being admitted to Comilla Victoria College in 1988. I…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (927+ words) Despite mounting pressure to repay large amounts of foreign loans taken during the previous Awami League government, the incumbent government is regularly and successfully paying back both principal and interest on its external debts. At the same time, the government…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1221+ words) Corruption is not merely a moral failure or an administrative irregularity; it is a serious national problem that weakens institutions, damages the economy, deepens inequality and destroys public confidence in government. For Bangladesh, where millions of people depend on public…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (927+ words) Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the government is taking a series of measures to simplify Bangladesh’s tax system, enhance transparency and reduce taxpayers’ fear of audits and harassment, with the aim of encouraging more people to voluntarily…...