Daily Newspaper in Bangladesh || Most Popular Online Newportal in Bangladesh

Challenges and opportunities for our energy transition

Musharraf Tansen

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its energy journey. With a rapidly growing economy, a burgeoning population exceeding 170 million, and escalating energy demands, the nation faces the dual challenge of ensuring energy security while transitioning to a more sustainable and resilient energy system. This op-ed explores the current state of Bangladesh's energy system, ...

Transition to renewable energy vital in wake of growing demand

Musharraf Tansen

As Bangladesh faces growing energy demands, rising fuel costs, and the urgent need to meet climate commitments, the transition to renewable energy is most critical. While the country has made some progress in integrating solar and wind power, its dependence on fossil fuels remains high, exacerbating energy insecurity and environmental degradation. A shift towards renewable ...

Benefits and drawbacks of our shadow education system

Musharraf Tansen

In Bangladesh, the pursuit of education is often likened to an unyielding race, where only the swiftest and the most resourceful emerge victorious. Amid this race, a parallel system of education has quietly entrenched itself-the shadow education system. Comprising coaching centers, private tuition, and supplementary educational services, this system is shaping not just students but ...

Food security must be people's fundamental right

Musharraf Tansen

Food insecurity in Bangladesh has reached alarming levels, presenting a paradox in a nation celebrated for its economic progress. Despite significant reductions in poverty, millions continue to suffer from malnutrition, hunger, and food scarcity. The COVID-19 pandemic, climate shocks, and volatile global food prices have exacerbated these challenges, laying bare systemic weaknesses in the country's ...

Key challenges for Bangladesh's march towards zero hunger

Musharraf Tansen

Bangladesh, once synonymous with poverty and famine, has made remarkable strides in its journey toward achieving Zero Hunger-a key Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). From being labeled a "basket case" in the 1970s to becoming a global model for food security and poverty reduction, Bangladesh's transformation is a testament to resilience, innovation, and collective effort. However, ...

It's time to rethink our education system sans school textbooks

Musharraf Tansen

The timely distribution of textbooks has long been a cornerstone of Bangladesh's education system. Each year, the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) undertakes the massive task of printing and distributing millions of textbooks to students across the country. However, this year, delays in textbook distribution have left millions of students without access to essential ...

Addressing mental health of our students is necessary

Musharraf Tansen

In recent years, the global conversation around mental health has gained significant momentum, yet in Bangladesh, it remains a largely overlooked issue, particularly among students in schools, colleges, and universities. The pressures of academic performance, societal expectations, and an increasingly competitive environment have created a perfect storm for mental health challenges among young people. Despite ...

How to deal with CICL in Bangladesh

Musharraf Tansen

Children in conflict with the law (CICL) represent one of the most vulnerable and marginalized groups in any society. In Bangladesh, where nearly 40% of the population is under the age of 18, the plight of these children is a pressing issue that demands urgent attention. Despite progressive legal frameworks and international commitments, the reality ...

Delayed distribution of textbooks affects children's education

Musharraf Tansen

Education is the cornerstone of a nation's development, and for a country like Bangladesh, where millions of children rely on free textbooks as their primary learning resource, timely access to these materials is not just a convenience-it is a necessity. However, the delay in distributing free textbooks for the academic year 2025 has sparked widespread ...

Importance of multilingual education

Musharraf Tansen

Language is more than a medium of communication; it is a vessel of culture, identity, and knowledge. For a country like Bangladesh, where linguistic diversity is as rich as its history, the need for multilingual education is both urgent and essential. The UNESCO document "If you don't understand, how can you learn?" (2016) underscores the ...