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Which sport do Bengalis love more;cricket or football?

When Bangladesh’s cricket is going through difficult times, on the other hand the country made history by defeating India 1-0 in a long-awaited match, creating a new excitement around football in Bangladesh.That victory for Bangladesh against India and the...

WHO FCTC and the Importance of COP11: A Critical Moment for Global Tobacco Control

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), adopted in 2003 and entering into force in 2005 as the world's first public health treaty under the auspices of the World Health Organization, marked a historic milestone in global public...

Winter nights of inhuman living

Winter is sometimes a season of celebration, sometimes a season of warmth. But the empty footpaths of the city, the dark shadows under the bridges, and the trembling cold of the night air tell us that winter does not...

Committee calls again to withdraw political harassment cases

DHAKA : The national committee on reviewing harassment cases again urged the political parties to submit the FIR of the cases to the solicitor of the law ministry within November 30 to withdraw political harassment cases quickly filed during...

Why COP11 Matters for a Tobacco-Free Bangladesh

As the Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) convenes this November, countries around the world stand at a crucial juncture for global public health....

Extinction of Indigenous Fish and the Steps for Restoration

Once, the rivers and canals around us were full of fish, and almost every household had its own store of rice. This is why Bengalis became known as “Mache Bhate Bangali”a people who lived on fish and rice. This...

Challenges and possibilities of women’s journalism

The media sector in Bangladesh has undergone massive changes in the last two decades. The field of journalism has expanded greatly today due to technological advancements, the spread of online platforms, and the interest of young people. In line...

The Current State of Bangladesh’s Media: Why an Ethical Code Is Essential? Nusrat Jahan

Once the media was the mirror of society where the reflection of truth appeared, and people could see their own reality through it. But now that mirror seems shattered into many fragmented pieces. It is difficult to distinguish which...

Chasing Certificates Instead of Learning: What Are We Truly Losing?

An unwritten competition is running rampant in the very veins of our society. It’s not a marathon, but a frantic sprint where reaching the finish line is the only goal, not the joy of the run or the experience...

Op-ed remembering the Lives Lost on Our Roads: A Call for a Safer Bangladesh

16 November is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. It’s not a day to celebrate but to reflect — a time for all of us to think about the many lives lost, and those we know who’ve been...
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Ami Probashi partners with K-Village to offer Korean language training

Ami Probashi, the premier digital migration platform with millions of app users, has signed an agreement with K-Village for...
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