Pay industrial workers’ salaries and bonuses before Eid
The country’s industrial sector is immersed in various crises. Production is being disrupted due to dearth of gas and electricity. Many factories are not able...
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Keep the supply chain uninterrupted by importing rice at the right time
THE price of rice is constantly increasing. Import and production are also low. Government reserves are also comparatively short. In this situation, people are really...
Bold and effective action needed to attract more Japanese investors
A recent survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has revealed that Japanese investors see political and social instability as the biggest problem in...
Why are our rivers going through the pangs of death?
It is concerning that though Bangladesh is branded as a riverine country; most of its rivers are in the process of dead or on deathbed....
Increase cold storage facilities to protect potato farmers
In Bangladesh, there are some perishable crops, including potatoes and onions, whose prices fall abnormally during the season. The farmers are left with nothing. The...
Authorities must be vigilant to ensure safe Eid journey
Every year, passengers face inconvenience during the Eid journey. Long traffic jams are created all the highways due to the large number of vehicles on...
Rohingya repatriation is the only solution of the crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ four-day visit to Bangladesh, which ended on Sunday, will be historic for many reasons. The highlight of his visit was a...
Sadaqatul Fitr in the holy month of Ramadan
Fitra is an Arabic word, which in Islam is known as Zakat ul-Fitr or Sadaqat ul-Fitr. Zakat ul-Fitr is the charity distributed by fasting people...
Workers’ salaries, bonuses must be paid ahead of Eid
It is unfortunate that workers who work day and night to keep factories running have to protest year after year demanding salaries and bonuses. Like...
No more Magura tragedy — implement safety measures without delay
The tragic death of an eight-year-old girl in Magura following a horrific act of sexual violence has sent shockwaves through the nation and beyond. This...
Government must take steps to improve air quality
It was a great concern that Bangladesh was ranked the number second among the countries with the most air pollution in the world in 2024....
Questions raised about the UGC’s own governance
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is an institution responsible for improving governance and management in higher education in Bangladesh. Unfortunately, questions have been raised about...