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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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Editorial

Entrepreneurs must not be left in limbo as happens in Sirajganj BSCIC project

The ongoing saga of the Sirajganj BSCIC Industrial Park is a stark reminder of the corrosive effects of corruption and mismanagement within our public...

The Year 2024: Hopes & Despairs

Anis Chowdhury :Thank God, we have survived another year of genocide, war, destruction and climate crisis. The passing year of 2024 has been a...

Wage security and workers’ rights must be ensured

The recent proposal by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) to introduce a wage guarantee insurance scheme is a crucial step towards safeguarding the...

Learning from the Los Angeles fires for future safety

Bharat Dogra :This in turn must be based on a balanced understanding of the nature and causes of the fires. Forest fires are to...

Greed Burns the Earth

Capitalism's insatiable hunger for profit has drained the life from our planet, pushing it toward environmental catastrophe. The relentless pursuit of profit, coupled with...

Teesta not just a geographical feature — a lifeline that must be managed effectively

The plight of northern Bangladesh’s residents, grappling with severe water shortages due to the mismanagement of the Teesta River, demands immediate attention. Yesterday's newspaper reported...

Towards a resilient food system in Bangladesh

Zaima Ahasan :The food industry is a cornerstone of Bangladesh's economy and a critical component of its social fabric. As one of the world's...

Amid rising inflation, no way to justify tax, VAT rise

The recent decision by the interim government to raise VAT and supplementary duty on over 90 essential products and services has left consumers grappling...

Lessons for Bangladesh from Turkish Local Government

M. M. Ashaduzzaman Nour :The origins of local government in Turkey trace back to the Ottoman Empire, particularly during the Tanzimat era (1839-1876), when...

Pay heed to stakeholders’ concerns over hikes in gas prices and taxes

The recent proposals from two governmental entities, Petrobangla and the National Board of Revenue (NBR), to dramatically hike industrial gas prices and double taxes...

Justice Murshed – forever a legend

Barrister Nazir Ahmed :Late Justice Murshed's outstanding legal career and landmark judgments have made him known both within and outside the legal arena. Through...

Why rice price hike in peak harvesting season?

Even though it is the country’s peak harvesting Aman season, instead of decreasing, the rice prices have continued to rise. According to media reports,...

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