University for 7 colleges: Ordinance issued, will operate like National University

The university will have schools of arts, science, social sciences, business studies, law, fine arts as well as other schools to be determined by regulations, the ordinance said. Additional schools may be created by splitting existing schools, merging schools, creating new schools or through some other means. The schools will operate under the supervision of […]

We owe the power of democracy

Importantly, civic responsibility does not end at the ballot box. Voting is the beginning of democratic participation, not its conclusion. A responsible voter remains attentive, critical and vocal and demands accountability from those elected. Accountability is not a favor bestowed by rulers; It is a duty that they must fulfill. In a democracy, informed citizens […]

UNDP and Canada partner to strengthen Bangladesh’s electoral process

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Bangladesh Election Commission to support free, fair and inclusive elections through the Bangladesh Advancement for Credible, Inclusive and Transparent Elections (Ballot) project for the electoral cycle 2025-2027. The agreement was signed […]

Inflation increased to 8.58 percent in January, increasing pressure on the middle class.

Inflation has increased for three consecutive months and the total inflation rate has increased to 8.58 percent in January this year. Inflation had also increased in December and November. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Sunday released inflation data for the month of January. The total inflation rate in December was 8.49 percent. Earlier in […]