This World Population Day, the focus is on gender equality, symbolised by the theme of "Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world's infinite possibilities."

It seems there exists a nexus among the policymakers, bank directors, and defaulters which facilitates the process of swindling depositors’ money.

Last week, the world witnessed the hottest day in modern history, with the global temperature average rising to a record 17.23 degrees Celsius.

Littering is a persistent problem in Bangladesh, one that all too often gets ignored by individuals and the society at large.

University teaching as a profession has been losing its glory by the day. One could, of course, dispute my assertion.

The amendment of the Representation of the People Order (RPO) comes at a critical juncture when the demand for holding a free and fair election in Bangladesh is getting louder at home and abroad

As a tropical country, Bangladesh should seize the opportunity to harness renewable energy.

DSCC Mayor Fazle Noor Taposh talks about the current state of playground and parks, tree felling for development, and the importance of public opinion in designing projects.

Reevaluating the school system has become a necessity.

The West’s problems are no longer the world’s problems

While the world enjoys the fruits of their labour, they often have no say or control over the land they work.

The UN Secretary-General appears frustrated for three reasons

In effect, ESMA seems to be nothing short of a joint exploitation tactic by the government and businesses to further oppress workers.

The rough way in which even stalwarts like Tamim and Shakib are handled speaks volumes about the overall mistreatment of players by the BCB.

Meat being less expensive than green chillies somehow symbolises the national failure of setting our priorities right.

July 8, 2023 marks the first death anniversary of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Mr Abe was assassinated by a gunshot on July 8 last year while delivering a campaign speech in Nara, Japan. 

The key question, however, remains: to what extent have our current economic challenges been addressed by the new budget? It hasn't done proper justice to answer this question.

The Vortex is a collage of selfless acts to help victims of the Bhola cyclone and the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.

The idea that life could travel through space to land on Earth once seemed outlandish.

The more things change, the more they remain the same – is there any phrase that captures Dhaka as succinctly? On the one hand, our capital city is growing at an unimaginable pace, with rapid changes to its skyline and outskirts.