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Unveiling the struggles of Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical representatives
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry is marred by exploitative practices that push employees to their limits and compromise ethical standards.
19 June 2024, 10:00 AM
What if we finally recognised women's unpaid care work?
If unpaid household and care work were replaced by market services, it would significantly increase GDP
18 June 2024, 22:00 PM
The unforgettables of Eid
Eid-ul-Azha was one of the most-awaited, yet fearsome, events of my childhood.
18 June 2024, 10:11 AM
How can China’s Digital Silk Road facilitate metaverse education?
The DSR can make a significant contribution to advancing and broadening metaverse education.
18 June 2024, 05:00 AM
Living in a furnace: Is there any way to beat the heat?
Dhaka stares down a fiery future, one choked by relentless heat. But there is hope.
17 June 2024, 10:19 AM
The invisibilisation of women’s labour during Eid
Amidst the festive celebrations, exquisite dishes and beautiful decorations, most of us often overlook the strenuous invisible labour of women.
17 June 2024, 05:00 AM
Is there a problem with the world of cricket?
Normalising pitches that are more bowler-friendly and being more welcoming to different cricket teams can build a more exciting future for the sport.
16 June 2024, 07:00 AM
Benazir's corruption and the crisis of accountability
Benazir's case shows that top police and Rab officials can abuse power for personal gains without any accountability.
16 June 2024, 04:00 AM
Disinformation is a destabilising force for the capital market
An article on an Indian news platform boldly stated on May 14 that hackers from their own country were likely responsible for the hacking of billions of dollars from the Bangladesh Bank reserves this month.
16 June 2024, 02:00 AM
Understanding the person and the parent
While I was diagnosing myself and the society out there, I saw my father.
15 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Things that go bump and moo in the night
Horror stories do not come any scarier than a bull gone loose.
15 June 2024, 10:00 AM
Ensure fair treatment of garment workers during Eid
Garment workers' bonuses and payments are either not paid on time or not at the proper rate.
15 June 2024, 09:00 AM
RTI kept alive by rural, semi-urban citizens
In Bangladesh, those at the grassroots level with little knowledge about the intricacies of governance have found the RTI law useful and convenient.
15 June 2024, 06:00 AM
Want to tackle the urban heatwave-dengue-flooding saga? Restore urban ecosystems
Even an hour-long rain generates flooding and waterlogging in many areas.
14 June 2024, 08:00 AM
What does the new budget imply for menstrual health?
Dirty toilets, too much crowd, inadequate space, lack of privacy, and lack of water and soap in the toilets were cited as the top reasons for menstruating girls missing schools.
14 June 2024, 06:00 AM
What does poverty research in Bangladesh require?
In-depth poverty research in Bangladesh requires understanding the structural factors behind poverty.
13 June 2024, 12:00 PM
Don't children have the right to privacy?
At the registration desk of a private hospital in Dhaka, an employee loudly asked for personal information.
13 June 2024, 05:00 AM
We need to act on AI now, not have an act for it
There is a good reason why the government has decided to use AI as the fulcrum to realise the goal of Smart Bangladesh.
13 June 2024, 02:00 AM
Student protests can challenge the status quo
The frequency of student protests worldwide indicates the possibility of forming a more egalitarian society.
12 June 2024, 13:00 PM
Ending child labour needs decisive interventions
Despite government initiatives, child labour is still a common practice especially in the rural region of Bangladesh.
12 June 2024, 08:40 AM