Opinion

Progress — How Much Further Will You Advance?

Progress, we are told, is relentless and unstoppable. The population of Dhaka has reportedly reached 36.6 million, making the capital of Bangladesh the second largest city in the world, after

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Turn Crises into Possibilities

The 13th National Assembly elections and the formation of a new government have brought apparent social stability to Bangladesh. As I had assumed, this election has created a win-win situation

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Gaza at the Centre of Dangerous Global Shift

The world is entering a new landscape governed by a logic closer to the law of the jungle and survival of the strongest: “Do everything to keep America the greatest,

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Let new government rise above favour and prejudice

If politicians were to tell the truth, perhaps they would not succeed in politics. In a society where, even after touching the holy scriptures—the Quran, the Gita or the Bible—and

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Makkah completes preparations as Umrah pilgrims to increase in Ramadan

The Holy Makkah Municipality has completed its preparations for Ramadan, mobilising all resources to provide the best municipal services for residents and visitors as the number of Umrah pilgrims is

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Mob Trauma: Govt’s strong anti-fear stance offers relief

The new government’s firm message against mob violence on its very first working day has given hope to all forward-thinking citizens. It was urgently necessary for the government to clarify

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What did Dr Yunus give the country and what did he take?

At last, the tenure of Dr. Muhammad Yunus has come to an end. Following the swearing-in of a new cabinet led by Tarique Rahman on February 17, the Yunus chapter

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An altruistic sports lover

In independent Bangladesh, one individual has distinguished himself in the broader social sphere and sporting life through humanitarian concern and a love for sport, inspiring others and serving as a

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