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 […]
Recall how a year ago the Awami League general secretary had reacted to calls for Sheikh Hasina’s resignation by saying that if the BNP came to power they would wipe out the Awami League overnight. “They say they won’t harm the Awami League if they come to power. How lovely! They have finished us off […]
Bangladesh Bank said they have three objectives: 1. To reduce total bank default loans, now slightly below 10 percent, to below 8 percent. 2. Reducing the default loan of government banks to 10 percent and the default loan of private banks to 5 percent, which are currently 22 percent and 7 percent respectively. 3. To […]
Well, he isn't. In fact, there are instances in which Mrs. Bennet calls other girls ordinary. Mary Bennet, the middle Miss Bennet, is also described as plain. Charlotte is not the only obvious example of being “just fine”, but she is the example that is most prevalent besides Mary Bennet. Charlotte was not created as […]
Since last October, the situation in Gaza has been painfully clear to the global community. Israel's actions have shockingly disregarded international conventions and resolutions aimed at peace. The sad thing is that during this period, at least 34,000 Palestinians have lost their lives due to Israeli attacks on Gaza, while more than 76,000 have been […]
Keeping age in mind, youth should be the driving force of the economy. Economists call the high number of young people in the population the demographic dividend. Nearly 50 per cent of Bangladesh's population is young, but 39 per cent of them are 'idle'. This is hindering Bangladesh from taking advantage of this dividend. In […]
Statistics show that bilateral trade and economic relations in both the government and private sectors have grown manifold in 15 years. In 2008, as per official records, Bangladesh's total imports were US$2 billion (US$200 crore), which has now increased to US$16 billion (US$16 billion) and Bangladesh is now India's fourth top export market. Then, official […]
Earlier there were separate examinations for recruitment in banks. But there too the exam questions were already leaked. According to Prothom Alo report, the court has framed charges against 16 people, including Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) teacher Nikhil Ranjan Dhar, in the question paper leak case. The preliminary examination for recruitment of […]
Before October, our leaders will gather in Samoa for the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to discuss global economic, environmental and security challenges. They will discuss how the contemporary Commonwealth can work together to create a more peaceful, sustainable and resilient future for future generations. The Commonwealth and its values ​​are more relevant today […]
Bangladesh is also not behind in the matter of discrimination against women. The Constitution of Bangladesh provides equal rights to men and women with two articles of the constitution even providing special laws that specifically benefit women. There are some laws in the country like reserved seats for women in Parliament and local government, widow […]
Before the elections, workers in the readymade garment sector had launched a movement for salary increase. Every time workers have to take to the streets demanding increase in wages. There is no institutional arrangement here. This time too, instead of reaching a logical decision regarding wages, the owners' proposals were accepted. Meanwhile, police and armed […]