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Let the decision to form a task force to combat dengue demonstrate positive steps

Bangladesh, June 26 -- Dengue is no longer merely a seasonal health issue for the country; it assumes epidemic proportions every year. The prevalence of dengue rises particularly during the monsoon se... Read More


Decisions needed about the state-owned organisations at financial risk

Bangladesh, June 16 -- The country's state-owned institutions are a major source of government revenue. But there is also a reverse picture. The government has to provide subsidies and grants year af... Read More


Budget2026-27: A People-Centric Shift or Overambitious Promises

Bangladesh, June 13 -- The BNP-led government has unveiled Bangladesh's largest-ever national budget of Tk 9.38 lakh crore for fiscal year 2026-27, marking its first budget in two decades. With targe... Read More


Measles not coming under control: Treatment needs to be expanded

Bangladesh, June 3 -- Measles infection in the country seems not to be coming under control at all. The statistics of child mortality are also only getting longer. According to a news report of this ... Read More


Why Sheikh Hasina's Return to Bangladesh Remains Highly Unlikely

Bangladesh, June 2 -- More than 21 months after fleeing the country in disgrace, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina continues to claim in interviews and online addresses that she will return to Bangl... Read More


Investing in skills for an AI-driven future

Bangladesh, June 1 -- A few years ago, young people were assured that education and hard work would secure their future. Today, many graduates face a very different reality. With artificial intellige... Read More


Measles Outbreak: A Preventable Tragedy Exposing Deep Failures

Bangladesh, May 26 -- The numbers are devastating. As of May 24, 2026, Bangladesh has recorded 63,813 suspected measles cases and 8,622 confirmed cases, with 528 children already dead - 442 among susp... Read More


This Eid, Our Own Cows Are Finally Getting Their Chance

Bangladesh, May 25 -- For as long as most of us can remember, the weeks leading up to Eid-ul-Azha have followed the same rhythm - the markets buzzing with the arrival of cattle trucks from across the ... Read More


Are we listening to nature's warning signs?

Bangladesh, May 20 -- Bangladesh is a land whose agriculture, economy and way of life are closely intertwined with nature. People here used to predict the future of crops by looking at the clouds in ... Read More


Concrete steps needed for conservation of Mahasthangarh from destruction

Bangladesh, May 19 -- Mahasthangarh is one of the ancient urban settlements of the subcontinent. Bearing evidence of nearly 2,500 years of uninterrupted human habitation, the site is a key connecting... Read More