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An anatomy of interest rates
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Growing rural-urban education divide is hurting Bangladesh's future
The rural-urban education divide can perpetuate inequality and hinder the overall development of the country.
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What are we doing for people with autism?
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With the UNSC ceasefire, Israel is exposed and isolated
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2 April 2024, 14:00 PM
Bangladesh's struggle with GHG emissions in textile and RMG
Growth is crucial, but it should never come at the expense of the environment and human life.
2 April 2024, 00:00 AM
Harvesting resources from nature, safely
A reduction in greenhouse gas emissions can mitigate the global warming process.
1 April 2024, 04:00 AM
Renewable energy needs proactive financial boost
Recent observations reveal a concerning trend of underfunding in renewable energy projects.
1 April 2024, 02:00 AM
Why Buet students are resisting student politics
Since the murder of Abrar Fahad, every time student politics has tried to make a comeback in Buet, current students have opposed it vehemently.
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Shifting migration trends: Why is returning to villages a better option?
As the pendulum of migration swings, policymakers are confronted with the imperative to address the root causes underpinning this seismic shift.
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Risky play and adventure playgrounds
Children flourish when given the opportunity to explore their environment and calculate risks.
31 March 2024, 09:09 AM
I cry for thee, Sadi
Wherever you are, Sadi, you will be missed.
31 March 2024, 08:46 AM
How do we deal with Covid-induced school dropout?
The new Education Watch study provides new insights on how to recover the education sector from the pandemic's impact.
31 March 2024, 01:00 AM
Pursuit of profit and our burning cities
Enforcement is frequently weakened by a culture of seeking benefits and taking shortcuts.
31 March 2024, 00:00 AM
Dancing with Sycophancy
The spectacle raises some serious questions about the state of academic integrity and leadership.
30 March 2024, 06:29 AM
Death of an architecture
Mir Mosharraf Hossain Hall should be retained and restored.
30 March 2024, 04:00 AM
Why open-pit coal mining in Phulbari will be disastrous
The coal bed of Bangladesh differs from that of many other places in the world, where the water table is found usually below the coal bed, not above as in Bangladesh.
30 March 2024, 03:00 AM
Kindness gives life its biggest dividends
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29 March 2024, 02:00 AM
Era of complacency must come to an end
Taxpayer funds, earmarked for the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of society, must not be squandered on corrupt practices.
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The war that we need to know so much more about
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