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The Health Sector Reform Commission has submitted its report to Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The report was submitted at 11 am on Monday (May 5).
The Olympic Games are a magical spectacle of five interlocked rings—an enchanting four-letter word that draws humanity like a magnet. The Olympics are a celebration of life itself, one of the greatest legacies of Greek civilization. They represent the harmony of tradition and modernity. From its inception, the modern Olympic movement declared that it would embrace beauty without discrimination—rejecting inequality, gender bias, and racial division. The philosophy of the Olympics champions human dignity and the triumph of humanity.
The increasing tendency to stir emotions regarding sports, athletes, and organizers is alarming. This is detrimental to the sports arena. Division, conflicts, and controversies at various levels weaken unity in sports. A diverse yet unified sporting community is not only aesthetically pleasing but also essential. Rushing into sports-related initiatives and decisions without understanding them fosters a negative mindset. Anticipating incidents that may hinder progress towards goals and becoming overly concerned about them is the definition of anxiety.
Boishakh is the first month of the Bengali year, the first month of summer. It was predicted that there would be five consecutive days of storms and rain from the first day of Boishakh. Nature announced the arrival of Boishakh with the Kalboishakhi. Black clouds approached the horizon, a strong wind began to blow, the young mangoes in bunches became unwieldy in that wind, and the dust and dry leaves
The Myanmar government and the Arakan Army have not only pushed a large number of Rohingyas into Bangladesh, but have also planted a large number of landmines along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border—suspectedly to prevent the Rohingyas from returning to Myanmar. This concern was expressed by the head of Bangladesh’s mission in Sittwe, Myanmar.
Under the leadership of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the primary task of the interim government is to steer the country back to a truly democratic system through proper democratic procedures. The expectation and aspiration of the people is to be able to elect a government of their choice through the exercise of their voting rights. There is no room for deception in this process. The recent mass movement began over the demand for reforming the quota system in government jobs, but it eventually evolved into a movement for toppling the government. At the heart of the movement lies one core demand: democracy, democracy, and democracy.
The Sada Pathor (White Stone) Tourist Center near the zero line of the Bholaganj border in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet is one of the most attractive places for domestic and foreign tourists. This is the must visit spot in the area. This tourist center is spread over an area of about 15 acres near the Bangladesh-India border. The main attraction of this tourist center is the stream of water flowing over numerous small and large stones. Thousands of tourists from home and abroad flock there every day to see this beauty; but the area has recently started to become empty of stones due to the stone extraction. Today (May 3) media reports say that the gang has started looting stones in the white stone area since April 23.
Just four days before World Press Freedom Day on May 3rd, on April 29th, what happened at three television channels in Bangladesh raised serious questions not only about the statements of the interim government's Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and the former Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam but also about journalists' freedom to ask questions, their authority, and the boundaries of that freedom.
In seeking an answer to the question of which path Bangladesh is on, we must examine the clear objective of establishing a powerful, prosperous, and democratic state. Mere protest and resistance against malevolent forces yield no significant benefit; at best, they may only replace one corrupt power with another. Constructive thought and action are necessary. We must break the existing laws, regulations, and structures to establish better ones, not to perpetuate disorder. We need to break down the old to build anew, not just to destroy. The focus now must be on building.
Civilization has advanced through the blows of the worker’s hammer. While it is true that one becomes a worker through labor, the term “worker” typically conjures the image of an industrial laborer. Yet, the scope of working people is far broader, because every human being is involved in some form of work, and every task requires labor. In that sense, all people on earth could be considered workers. From a Marxist perspective, the working class is the most modern class, destined to lead the revolution. Karl Marx gave special status to factory workers as a revolutionary class—liberated from feudal bondage, yet united under one roof and one collective interest within the factory system.
Three driving forces underpin Bangladesh’s development and progress: high-yielding rice in agriculture, labor-intensive export-oriented garment manufacturing, and remittances from overseas employment. At the core of all three lies labor and the working population. However, in the development equation, the share of the working class remains minimal. According to international standards, the rights and dignity of workers in Bangladesh have not been established in state, social, or economic spheres. Workers and employees in the country are still deprived of living wages, the right to freely form trade unions in accordance with ILO Conventions 87 and 98, and other legitimate rights, social recognition, and protection.
The first District Commissioners (DC) conference of the interim government holds significant importance in the current administrative context. This conference will involve discussions between the DCs and various ministries, where important directions will be given. In light of the changed political scenario, special policy decisions and administrative directions are expected to emerge from this conference.
Boishakh is the first month of the Bengali year, the first month of summer. It was predicted that there would be five consecutive days of storms and rain from the first day of Boishakh. Nature announced the arrival of Boishakh with the Kalboishakhi. Black clouds approached the horizon, a strong wind began to blow, the young mangoes in bunches became unwieldy in that wind, and the dust and dry leaves
The National Sports Council's (NSC) search committee had proposed forming an ad-hoc committee for the Bangladesh Shooting Federation.
Gunfire has once again broken out between Indian and Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. So far, no casualties have been reported.
A powerful hypersonic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck near Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv on May 4, 2025, resulting in the deaths of two Israeli soldiers and injuring several others. The attack has significantly escalated tensions in the Middle East, reports Reuters.
At least three soldiers were killed when an army vehicle fell into a deep gorge in the Ramban district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. The accident occurred around 11:30 am local time on Sunday.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu held a marathon press conference lasting nearly 15 hours, setting a new world record, his office announced on Sunday. This surpassed the previous record held by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Robi Axiata PLC, in strategic collaboration with global cybersecurity leader Kaspersky and local partner ICT Distribution, has officially launched Kaspersky Premium services for Robi and Airtel subscribers in Bangladesh. This groundbreaking initiative aims to deliver world-class digital protection seamlessly to millions of mobile users across the country.
The Health Sector Reform Commission has submitted its report to Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The report was submitted at 11 am on Monday (May 5).
BRAC Bank launched TARA, the country’s first comprehensive banking proposition dedicated to women, in 2017. It was created to ensure that women, whether entrepreneurs, homemakers, students, professionals, or rural customers, could access financial services tailored to their needs.
Amid the global wars of the 20th century, one of the most vocal voices against them was American folk music legend Pete Seeger. A passionate singer devoted to folk music, Pete was a tireless advocate for peace.
“The more they read, the more they know, the more they deny.” This line from 'Heerak Rajar Deshe', spoken by the tyrannical king, ironically mirrors the life of its creator—Satyajit Ray. The more Ray read, observed, and understood the world around him, the more his films stood apart—reflective, layered, and deeply human. Today, on his birthday, we remember not just a filmmaker, but a storyteller who reshaped the landscape of Bengali and world cinema.
