Editorial
In Bangladesh, scarcity of doctors is a very common phenomenon particularly in rural areas in where they are most needed. The country currently has one registered physician per 1,847 people while the ratio for a government physician is 1:6,579. Against this backdrop it is saddening that physicians appointed at public hospitals and health centres have long been involved in...
Healthcare in dire straits
In Bangladesh, scarcity of doctors is a very common phenomenon particularly in rural areas in where they are most needed. The country currently has...
Our farmlands need saving
The most alarming news for Bangladesh is the brisk disappearance of its arable lands. Noticeably, growing industrialisation, rapid urbanisation and mindless encroachment of human...
Undrinkable bottled water
The report submitted to the High Court by Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI) revealed that water in the bottles of five companies is...
Exploit potential of tourist spots
Even though we often take pride in the abundance and richness of our natural beauties, it is saddening that tourism industry of the country...
Increase investment in education
That investment in education gives highest return is a globally accepted assertion. Researchers in a recent research by Copenhagen Consensus Centre have given an...
Education & Culture
Badhan Sarkar
Bangladesh is a developing country which has a commitment to ensuring access to education for all. Not only Bangladesh, every country whether developing or developed, want to progress through education as education is key for a progressive nation.
Education for all is one such movement which aims to meet the need for education for all children, youths and adults....
Education is imperative for all
Badhan Sarkar
Bangladesh is a developing country which has a commitment to ensuring access to education for all. Not only Bangladesh, every country whether developing...
RU students’ hall construction to begin by June
Education Desk
The construction work of the students’ dormitory with modern facilities after the name of Shaheed AHM Kamaruzzaman, one of the national four leaders,...
This Day in History
Winston Churchill dies
On this day in 1965, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, the British leader who guided Great Britain and the Allies through the crisis of...
Aga Khan Foundation Int’l Scholarship Programme
Education Desk
Deadline
31 March
Aga Khan Foundation
Masters/PhD Degree
Study in
Any Country
Course starts
2019
Brief description
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies...
Challenges in reforming our education sector
Mamanul Haque Onik
Education is the key to overall development of a nation. This realization exists among the post-independent government’s education policy makers. However, various...
Special Supplement
Staff Correspondent
Bangladesh is on a growth trajectory and that has already been recognised by the global community. Everyone’s active participation can lead this towards a great victory.
The country’s packaging industry, which has been a regular component for other industries, is turning into a thirst sector. The government is always ready to provide all sorts of supports to make this...
Supports for packaging to boost RMG exports
Staff Correspondent
Bangladesh is on a growth trajectory and that has already been recognised by the global community. Everyone’s active participation can lead this towards...
18th GARMENTECH Bangladesh 2019 - four sourcing shows
Machinery, Yarn & Fabrics, Garment Accessories , Printing, Packaging Machinery & Technology under one...
The 18h GARMENTECH Bangladesh 2019 – a platform for four sourcing shows under one umbrella is showcasing Machinery, Yarn & Fabrics, Garment Accessories ,...
A very merry Christmas
Badhan Sarkar
Do you love listening to Christmas carols, music and watching movies based on Christmas? And do you expect Santa Claus to fill your...
Christmas around the world
All over the world, Christmas celebrations reflect local culture and traditions. The festivities can be startlingly different from country to country, focusing on different...
Photo Gallery
Opinion
Parliament boycott would be another disaster for the Opposition
The national election is over. Awami League along with its allies has won the election by a much bigger margin than the ruling party...
Rise of female politicians has a message for all
Jill Filipovic
At the end of this month, Nancy Pelosi will retake her position on the podium behind the US president as he gives his...
Tackling challenges
At the end of 2018 the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) located in London has ranked Bangladesh as 41st among the largest...