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Whether called the ‘Jewel of the Sea’ or the ‘Land of Water’, Bangladesh’s existence is intrinsically linked with water. Just as water is the blessing of this riverine delta, today that same water has become the name of an...

Today’s generation—Gen Z, Alpha, and even the emerging Beta—are often labeled as extremely smart. They seem to have mastered every corner of technology. But is that really true? What does being smart actually mean? Does knowing how to use...

Politics, a word once associated with principles, ideals, sacrifice and the promise of serving the nation, is gradually turning into a stage of conflict, hatred and humiliation. Where the core spirit of democracy is to respect differences of opinion...

In Bangladesh, numbers often speak more clearly than words. For nearly a decade, the country has lived under a quiet arithmetic of death, a pattern that has become disturbingly ordinary. Since 2016, an average of ten murders have taken...

Mathematics is not just numbers and equations—it's a language that nature uses in various aspects to make herself attractive and beautiful. To further increase the enchanting beauty a mathematical number ‘Golden Ratio’ is often used by the nature. This...

Every year, Bangladesh observes National Road Safety Day on 22 October to reaffirm its commitment to safer roads for all. This year’s theme — “Standard Helmet and Safe Speed: Reduce Loss of Life and Property” — calls for greater...

Bangladesh has long stood as a pioneer in global public health, becoming one of the first nations to ratify the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). At the heart of this treaty lies Article 5.3, a powerful provision...

Every profession deserves a day to reflect and recharge. For Bangladesh’s marketing and sales professionals, that day is Bangladesh Marketing Day — a national movement uniting millions of creative and commercial minds who power the country’s economy. Established by...

Post-independence Bangladesh embarked on its journey with the dream of establishing a democratic system. The Constitution of Bangladesh declares that the country shall be a democratic, humane, and egalitarian state where every citizen enjoys freedom of expression, participation in...

Every year on October 16, "World Food Day" is celebrated.  "Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future" is this year's theme, which means "Come together for good food and a good future." The 80th anniversary of the...