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The Prospects and Challenges of Bangladesh’s “One Nation, One Question Paper” Policy

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

For many years, Bangladesh’s secondary and higher secondary education system has faced criticism over disparities in the standard and difficulty of examination papers prepared by different education boards. In response, the government has introduced the “One Nation, One Question Paper” policy, under which all general education boards administer the SSC and HSC examinations using a…

Education

Engineering Research Policy in Bangladesh and its Future

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s engineering research framework remains critically misaligned with the demands of sustainable construction and modern mechanical engineering. While the country aspires to graduate from least developed country status and achieve developed nation standing by 2041, its policy architecture for engineering innovation is fractured, underfunded, and poorly enforced. The construction sector alone contributes 8 per cent…

Science, Technology & Innovation

Adolescent Culture in Bangladesh’s Cities: Challenges and the Road Ahead

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s rapid urbanisation has profoundly transformed the country’s social structure, family dynamics, and the lifestyles of its younger generation. Adolescents growing up in major cities such as Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, and Rajshahi are navigating an increasingly complex reality. On one hand, globalisation and digital technology have created unprecedented opportunities. On the other, rising academic expectations,…

Humanity, Social Welfare, Human Rights & Happiness

Rabindranath Tagore: The Cultural Architect of Bangladesh’s National Identity

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

A Nation is Born Long Before Its Independence No matter how sudden the birth of a nation may appear, it is the culmination of generations of quiet preparation. A single night of war or a single day of protest may redraw the lines on a map, but the identity, language and sense of dignity of…

Art, Literature, History & National Heritage

Old Wounds, New Opportunities: Pakistan and Bangladesh at an Economic Crossroads

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor 2 Comments

More than five decades after 1971, Pakistan and Bangladesh continue to share one of South Asia’s most complex relationships. Historical grievances, political sensitivities and shifting geopolitical priorities have often shaped how the two countries engage with one another. Yet, in focusing almost exclusively on the past, both countries may be overlooking an important question: are…

Economy & Policy Governance

Guarding the Guardians: The Fractured Evolution of Media Ethics in Bangladesh

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh operates one of the most complex and contested media environments in South Asia. Boasting more than 543 daily newspapers, dozens of television channels, and a rapidly expanding digital press, the country’s media sector is vast in scale but persistently fragile in its ethical grounding. Analyzing how codes of conduct and journalism ethics have evolved…

Media, Publishing & Digital Dissemination

The House We Forgot to Build: Bangladesh’s Game Industry

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

There is a particular silence that follows shipping a game. You spend months inside it – arguing over a jump arc, redrawing a menu at 3 a.m., naming a boss after a friend. Then you release it and wait. The best sound is a stranger saying they stayed up all night playing it. The worst…

Science, Technology & Innovation

The Economic Potential of Rangpur

June 25, 2026July 29, 2026 editor No Comments

Rangpur, located in the northwestern corner of Bangladesh, is one of the country’s most historically overlooked regions. Despite its vast agricultural base, significant population, and strategic geographic position, it has long lagged Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet in terms of infrastructure, investment, and economic development. This disparity is not a reflection of the region’s potential but…

Economy & Policy Governance

The Anti Quota Movement and the Unfinished Revolution

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

The anti-quota movement of 2024 did not erupt from silence. It was the culmination of decades of accumulated frustration over a system that reserved more than half of all civil service positions for specific categories, leaving merit as an afterthought in the nation’s largest employer. What began as a student protest in June 2024 ultimately…

Politics, Democracy & Citizen Rights

Religious Harmony in Bangladesh: Current Realities and Future Directions

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Religious harmony is one of the most important foundations of Bangladesh’s national and social identity. As a Muslim majority nation, Bangladesh has long been home to people of different faiths, including Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians, who have lived together through mutual coexistence and cultural exchange, creating a pluralistic society. The collective contributions of people from…

Humanity, Social Welfare, Human Rights & Happiness