Opinion

March 7 speech, a reflection of Bangabandhu as a man of peace

Those who were present at Dhaka’s Race Course Maidan or heard Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s historic March 7 speech cannot forget the fiery voice, tinged with

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March 7 speech, a master stroke !

Firoz Al Mamun: The March 7, 1971 speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman given to his freedom-seeking people at a critical juncture of this South Asian

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Impact of Coronavirus on Our RMG Sector

We are all aware that novel Coronavirus is a burning problem of the day and almost all the people of this universe are alarmed with this unruly virus. Although it

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Bangladesh Leading Asia’s Development Race

It is a pleasure to be in Dhaka, a city that always feels like a second home. I have had a long association with Dhaka and with Bangladesh. I lived

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Set up a National Qualifications Framework

The number of academic institutions and student enrolment in Bangladesh has increased significantly over 48 years after it gained independence in 1971. The country has now 126,615 primary schools, 20,449

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Assange, glass cage and heaven in a rage

FEBRUARY 27, Woolwich Crown Court. The first round of extradition hearings regarding Julian Assange’s case concluded a day early, to recommence on May 18. It ended on an insensible note

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We Need Evidence, Not Prejudice, to Beat COVID-19

Shawdesh Desk: A week ago, it looked as though the COVID-19 could be brought under control. Now, for the first time, I’m concerned about the potential for the outbreak of

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Spread of Coronavirus: Are We Prepared?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person-to-person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into

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