Opinion

A Toxic Life for Dhaka Kids

Nearly 1.7 crore people live in the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka. Rapid urbanisation has put a massive strain on the capital and has created a host of problems that are

Are Youths Becoming Averse to Politics?

Sheikh Nahid Neazy Nowadays, we hear a generalised statement that the Bangladeshi youths are not at all interested in politics. A Youth Survey -2019, recently conducted by the Daily Prothom

New Year 2020: Our Expectations

Shawdesh Desk: We are at the age of saying goodbye to 2019 and welcome 2020 as a new year. There were several instances that would make us remember 2019 as

Ram Mandir and Muslim citizenship

A SETTLEMENT may well be taking place somewhere near the base because one is hearing stories of students arguing with conservative parents before trooping out to join a hostel here

Relative challenges of SAARC in globalisation

AS A result of globalisation in the sphere of economy, the actual forging of links began to take place at micro-levels of business and people. Macro-level relationships between countries and

Delights of Celebrating Christmas in Bangladesh

The holiday season for the Christian community is finally here which means it’s time for all things red, green, merry, and bright. And while we obviously adore Christmas, it can

Breaking Silence and Stigma of Sexual Violence

From a feminist perspective, rape is the worst kind of illegal patriarchal practice and physical violence against women. Rape and sexual violence against women is prevalent in every society, in

English Proficiency Index: Where Bangladesh Stands?

Dr. Mir Obaidur Rahman Bangladesh is ranked in a deplorable position in English Proficiency Index [EPL] in comparison to many countries in Asia through a survey conducted by Education First,