The Northeast is fuming
It is crucial for the government to grasp this sooner rather than later to maintain national unity and solidarity, and to prevent the emergence of a narrative of regional neglect.…
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Is civil bureaucracy prepared for political transition?
We often see no dearth of initiative for running problematic businesses, using labour to commit misdeeds and hiring bad people required for such jobs when efforts are undertaken to bring…
All aboard modernizing our railway
We are on board when it comes to the decision taken by the government to purchase a new fleet of modern locomotives — an overhaul that is both timely and…
Petition seeks order to scrap India’s transit, transshipment privileges
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking directives to publicly disclose information about the transit and transshipment facilities granted to India, along with the agreements made…
Expecting better from our leaders
Bangladesh at present is at a critical juncture, with the need to rebuild not just our institutions and our global standing but, above all, change the narrative regarding our reputation.…
Messi signs new Inter Miami contract through 2028
Lionel Messi has agreed a contract extension with Inter Miami which will see the Argentine superstar remain in Major League Soccer until the end of the 2028 season, the club…
Nasa confirms small asteroid acting as Earth’s second moon
Nasa announced this week that the object, first identified by the University of Hawaii, qualifies as a “quasi-moon.” It’s not a second moon, but a rare kind of asteroid that…
CA Yunus to appeal to UAE president for release of 24 Bangladeshi workers
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will send a letter to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan requesting a general pardon for 24 Bangladeshi citizens detained last year during…
Israel could lose US support if it annexes West Bank
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israel would lose Washington’s backing should the country go ahead with the annexation of the occupied West Bank. “It won’t happen,” Trump told US outlet Time…
Bangladesh needs a credible election
German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rüdiger Lotz on Thursday said Bangladesh needs to hold a credible election with participation of a plurality of political parties as the country is set…