THE war and conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, Palestine and Israel, and others 鈥擝angladesh鈥檚 own political situation for the last couple of months, as it appears 鈥� turned the Rohingya refugee crisis a 鈥榣ess important鈥� concern. But the situation of the Rohingyas in Cox鈥檚 Bazar is dire. On the one hand, the number of Rohingya has been increasing...
A crisis of confidence has gripped the country鈥檚 banking sector amid little action taken to resolve the deep-rooted challenges facing the sector and hold those accountable for years of malfeasance and mismanagement.
The president of cash-strapped Maldives will take a 50-percent pay cut as part of an austerity drive that will see public sector salaries reduced to prevent a debt crisis in the tourist hotspot, his office said Thursday.
The United Nations鈥� World Food Programme has received new contribution of $121 million from USAID鈥檚 bureau for humanitarian assistance to support ongoing humanitarian efforts in the...
Inaction on the water crisis could put more than half of the world鈥檚 food production at risk by 2050, experts warned in a major report published Thursday.
THE Rohingya crisis, which began in 2017 with the forced migration of over 700,000 Rohingya individuals from Myanmar to Bangladesh, continues to represent one of the most intricate humanitarian and geopolitical dilemmas in South and Southeast Asia. Bangladesh has been pivotal in offering sanctuary and addressing the challenges posed by this...
Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur on Tuesday said that the central bank would not print any fresh money to lend to the government for solving financial crisis...
Sri Lanka鈥檚 first leftist president was sworn in to office Monday and vowed to restore public faith in politics, but said he had no magic solution to the hardships suffered following an unprecedented economic crisis...
Politicians and rights activists on Saturday said that ongoing political crisis in the country must be solved by political leadership and the interim government should engage politicians in the process of the nation rebuilding...
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka voted for its next president Saturday in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation鈥檚 unprecedented financial crisis...
DRUG addiction has emerged as one of the most critical public health and social issues in Bangladesh, particularly among the younger population. The increasing accessibility and use of harmful substances such as yaba, phenedyl and heroin have led to a widespread crisis, threatening not only individuals but the future of the entire nation. The youth, who...
SEAT crisis in residential halls in public universities has been a persistent problem, with 60 per cent of students having no access to residential facilities. The halls of residence had, moreover, been under the control of ruling party student organisation that used to run seat trade and allocate them in exchange for partisan loyalty. Leaders and activists of the...
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Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a new set of policies aimed at boosting citizens鈥� purchasing power and tackling the country鈥檚 housing crisis...
Amina Sohail veers through heavy traffic to pick up her next passenger 鈥� the sight of a woman riding a motorcycle drawing stares in Pakistan鈥檚 megacity of Karachi...
MENTAL health, often overlooked, is a serious public health concern in Bangladesh. Inadequate access to mental health care in the country, limited awareness and deep-rooted stigma hinder effective management and treatment. The Covid pandemic had a profound impact on mental health. Like many post-pandemic countries, mental health problems have increased in Bangladesh...
India launched a probe on Tuesday after 12 applicants for government jobs died during physical tests for coveted posts as excise officers.
THE suffering of people from diarrhoea and other waterborne diseases in the flood-hit districts suggests that the government is not prepared to tackle the post-disaster health crisis. As flood water has begun to recede in Noakhali and Feni, two of the worst-affected areas, the district hospitals and other health facilities are struggling to attend diarrhoea patients...
South聽Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol pledged Thursday to reform the country鈥檚 multi-billion dollar pension scheme, as a looming demographic crisis threatens to upend the payment system鈥檚 stability...
The immediate past Awami League government extended the lifetime of costly rental power plants three times their recommended efficient operational life, paying them around Tk 33,000 crore between 2009 and 2023...
The interim government chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday discussed with the representatives of the non-government organisations on formation of a mechanism for the NGOs to work in coordinated way with the government amid the ongoing flood crisis...
Offshore banking is becoming increasingly significant in Bangladesh, emerging as a pivotal sector for attracting foreign currency through enhanced investment and international trade facilitation...
RECORD high rainfall in southeastern districts and the neighbouring Indian state of Tripura has led to an unprecedented and severe flash flooding in Comilla, Feni and many other districts in the region. Rivers like the Gumti and Muhuri are flowing above danger level. So far, fifteen deaths have been reported, millions displaced and in distress, villages...
The interim government that replaced the Sheikh Hasina-led autocracy saw a rapid worsening of the country鈥檚 power crisis after India鈥檚 Adani power had shut down one of its two units each producing 748MW burning coal...
The opening of letter of credit (LC) for imports increased in the financial year 2023-24 compared with that of in the year 2022-23 despite the central bank鈥檚 restrictive measures and a dollar crisis on the market...
THE series of race and anti-migrant riots that have been sweeping across England鈥檚 vast deindustrialised regions in the North West, North East, Midlands and Yorkshire have been ineffably ugly to behold...
Expressing their heartfelt solidarity with the students, their families, and all those affected by the tragic events, the faculty members of Brac University said that the present crisis must be addressed through meaningful dialogue, followed by effective action to restore stability and justice...
THE current generation of students, often termed Gen Z, has a unique approach to engaging with the world. Unlike prior generations, they shun traditional media such as television, preferring instead a diverse array of digital platforms. This shift signifies more than just a technological change; it represents a fundamental transformation...
THE quota reform movement, a movement birthed from the desperate cries of Bangladesh鈥檚 youth, has transformed into a chilling indictment of a nation in crisis. What began as a plea for equitable opportunities in government service has morphed into a battleground where students face the full force of a militarised police state...
Amid the ongoing crisis, entrepreneurs in the e-commerce sector have sought government assistance to recover from the extensive damage caused by the disruption of internet services and other issues...