The proverbial ostrich buries its head in the sand in the face of danger, assuming that if it cannot see the hazard, the hazard does not exist or will disappear.

Over the past decade, there has been tremendous interest in understanding how technology is shaping the nature of work and education around the world.

The news that Bangladesh has been placed on a list of countries graduating from least developed status has generated a lot of excitement in the national media, as well as in government circles.

Bangladesh has come a long way since independence in 1971, crossing many milestones to reach where it has today.

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused serious distress for many people worldwide.

People have gone missing and a good number still remain unaccounted for.

We are concerned to learn that the recovery of import-export businesses post Covid-19 lockdowns is being hampered by the slow and expensive pace of

Bangladesh is a surprising success story. Emerging out of war and destruction in 1971, few in the world had any optimism about the country’s future.

This was nearly a decade ago, when we set up Obhoyaronno, the country’s first animal welfare organisation with a mission to end dog culling in Bangladesh.

The climate crisis facing us today is the combination of endless needs, wants, indecisions, arguments, and the lack of acceptance rising out of selfishness.

The recent announce-ment and endorsement of the resignation of two high-profile figures have rocked the political boat. A mayor and a state minister have given up their offices—or should I say, they have fallen out of grace to fall on their own swords.

Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular, we have seen governments around the world crack down on journalism in the name of protecting people from misinformation.

People became used to e-commerce platforms during Covid-19. At the beginning, these companies delivered as they promised. But with time,

It is flustering news that only one percent of Bangladesh’s population is in possession of 16.3 percent of the total national income.

From my flat on the 5th floor, I could hear a beggar beseech anyone who would care to listen for alms.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, which began on November 25, is ending today.

India has somehow emerged as the villain of last month’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), blamed for resisting cuts to coal consumption even as toxic air envelops its capital, New Delhi.

December 10 marks the Human Rights Day (HRD).

The misuse of student activists by their political leaders and parties must stop.

December 9 is observed as the International Anti-corruption Day (IACD). On this day in 2003, the United Nations called upon governments and peoples of the world to mark the adoption of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).